St.

Mary’s School, Dwarka

Winter Holiday Homework-2025
Class VIII
Subject: English
General Instructions:
1) The work should be done neatly and in a systematic way.
2) The given questions are to be done in your respective subject notebook.
3) Write questions along with the answers.
GRAMMAR & WRITING (12 marks)
Q1. Do as directed.
i. Complete the sentence with reference to the underlined sentence. (½x4=2)
1. The committee is discussing the new policy.
Ans. The new policy ________________________________.
2. Scientists will soon discover a cure for this disease.
Ans. A cure for this disease _______________________.
3. Who wrote this fascinating novel?
Ans. By whom __________________________.
4. The authorities had already issued several warnings before the storm hit.
Ans. Several warnings _____________________________.
ii. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word. (½x4=2)
Lily was excited about the upcoming camping trip, but she knew she (a) _______
(must / might) pack everything carefully. Her parents told her that she (b) ________
(should / could) bring extra blankets in case it got cold. They also reminded her that she
(c) ___________ (may / must) not leave the campsite without informing an adult.
Lily thought she (d) ________ (can / might) enjoy the trip more if she planned some fun
activities in advance.
Q2. You are Priya/Vikram. You received a call from your cousin, Rina, informing you that the
time for their family dinner has been postponed. They will now meet at 7 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.
Write a message in 50 words to inform your mother, as you need to leave for tuition (3)
Q3. You are Lakshita/Lakshit, a resident of 213, Janakpuri, New Delhi. Write a letter to the Editor of
a leading newspaper in about 120-150 words to raise awareness about the growing issue of
cyberbullying among teenagers. Highlight the emotional and psychological effects it has on
students. Suggest preventive measures, and urge parents, schools, and authorities to take collective
action. (5)
LITERATURE (8 Marks)
Q4. Answer the following questions in 20-40 words. (2x2=4)
i. What did the narrator see through the gap in the story, That Little Square Box?
ii. How did the journey of the anarchist come to an end?
Q5. Answer the following question in about 80-100 words. (4x1=4)
How would you describe the bacteriologist and his approach to his work in the story,
The Stolen Bacillus?
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 Subject: Hindi
saamaanya inado-Sa:—
• ide gae saBaI p`SnaaoM ko ]%tr ihMdI kI ]%tr puistka maoM ilaiKe.
• kaya- svacC Saud\Qa evaM spYT laoK maoM kIijae.
• yaqaasaMBava p`%yaok p`Sna ka ]%tr k`maSa: ilaiKe.

Pa`Sna 1 inamnailaiKt p`SnaaoM ko inado-Saanausaar ]%tr dIijae: – ³1×5Ä5´

³k´ ‘mauJaoo qaaoD,a¹saa kpD,a caaihe.’[sa vaa@ya maoM qaaoD,a¹saa Sabd ivaSaoYaNa ka kaOna–saa Baod hOÆ
³K´ baccaa hÐsa rha hO.[sa vaa@ya maoM kaOna¹saI ik`yaa hO Æ
³ga´ inamnailaiKt SabdaoM maoM p`yau@t ]psaga- AaOr maUla Sabd Alaga krko ilaiKe¹
³i´ pirvaar ³ii´ Anauga`h
³Ga´ inamnailaiKt SabdaoM maoM saMiQa tqaa saMiQaivacCod kIijae :
, ³i´ maha † ?iYa ³ii´ BaanaUdya

³=´ inamnailaiKt vaa@yaaoM maoM ]icat ivarama ¹ica*\na lagaakr ilaiKe¹

³i´ vah Gar jaa rha hO
³ii´ doSa ko vaIr tna mana Qana sao doSa kI rxaa ko ilae p`ya%nart rhto hOM.

Pa`Sna 2 inamnailaiKt gad\ya pazaoM pr AaQaairt p``SnaaoM ko ]<ar 25 sao 30 SabdaoM maoM dIijae:– ³2×2Ä4´
³k´ laoKk AaOr ]nako ima~a basa maoM yaa~aa kao laokr duivaQaa maoM @yaaoM qaoÆ
³K´ AMga`oja, ko saamanao ibalavaasaI jaI nao Jaa}laala kao phcaananao tk sao @yaaoM [nakar kr idyaa qaaÆ
Pa`Sna 3 inamnailaiKt pd\ya pazaoM pr AaQaairt p``SnaaoM ko ]<ar 25 sao 30 SabdaoM maoM dIijae:– ³2×2Ä4´
³k´ kbaIrdasa jaI ‘Gaasa ’jaOsaI tucC vastu kao BaI [tnaa mah%%va @yaaoM doto hMOÆ Aapko Anausaar
hmaaro jaIvana maoM ikna laaogaaoM ka AiQak mah%%va haota hOÆ
³K´ baalak EaIÌYNa iksa laaoBa ko karNa dUQa pInao ko ilae tOyaar hueÆ
Pa`Sna 4 inamnailaiKt pUrk pustk ko pazaoM pr AaQaairt p``SnaaoM ko ]<ar 25 sao 30 SabdaoM maoM
dIijae:– ³2×2Ä4´
³k´ maha%maa bauw ko mana maoM saMvaoga kI ]%pi%t ko @yaa karNa qaoÆ
³K´ kzaor tpsyaa maoM lagao isawaqa- nao Baaojana krnao ka inaNa-ya @yaaoM ilayaa Æ
P`aSna 5
³k´ ‘SaItavakaSa kI CuiT\TyaaoM maoM Ba`maNa hotu ]pyau@t sqaana’ ivaYaya pr dao ima~aaoM ko baIca hu[-
baatcaIt kao 100 SabdaoM maoM saMvaad ko $p maoM ilaiKe. ³4×1Ä4´
³K´ ica~aklaa p`ityaaoigata maoM p`qama Aanao pr Apnao CaoTo Baa[- kao baQaa[- p~a ilaiKe. ³4×1Ä4´

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 Subject: Mathematics

Q1. Find the volume of the cuboid whose length, breadth and height is 3xy, 11x2y and 12 xy3 z
respectively. Also find the volume of the same cuboid if x = 1cm, y= 2 cm and z = 3 cm . (2)
Q2. Using identities show that : (4xy + 3y)2 - (4xy – 3y)2 = 48 xy2 (2)
Q3. Factorise the following algebraic expressions: (mention the identity used) (3)
a) 49 p2 – 121q2 b) a2 – 2ab + b2 – c2 c) 25 m2 + 30m + 9
Q4. a) Subtract : 4a -6ab + 4b + 12 from 7b – 8a + 4ab – 8 (1x3 =3)
b) Multiply : 2 , 4y , 6y2 , 8 y3
c) Add : 10 ( 6y + 21) and 5 (2y + 7)
Q5. a) Factorise the following using middle term splitting method : (1.5 x 2=3)
i) y2 - 7y + 12
ii) 3z2 - 4z - 15
b) Divide : 3pq ( 64 p2 – 81 q2 ) by (8p – 9q) (2)

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 Subject: Science
General Instructions:
(1) The work should be done neatly in the Physics, Chemistry and Biology notebooks respectively.
(2) Write questions along with the answers.
(3) Answer the 02 marks questions in 30 to 50 words.
(4) Answer the 03 marks questions in 50 to 80 words.

PHYSICS
Q1 and Q2 are Assertion - Reasoning based question. This consist of two statements Assertion (A)
and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
Q1. Assertion(A): Vibrations are sent from the middle ear to the eardrum. (1)
Reason (R): The eardrum is like a stretched rubber sheet.
Q2. Assertion (A): Light travels in a straight line. (1)
Reason (R): Shadows are formed when an object blocks the path of light
Q3. (a) We have learnt that vibration is necessary for producing sound. Explain why the sound (1+1=2)
produced by every vibrating body cannot be heard by us.
(b) Imagine you are an astronaut floating in space, and you try to shout to your fellow astronaut.
Why can't they hear you?
Q4. (a) Pendulum A makes 150 oscillations in 50 seconds and pendulum B makes 12 oscillations in
0.3 seconds. Which one has a higher frequency?
(b) Suggest two measures to limit the noise pollution in your locality. (2+1=3)
Q5. (a) If a light ray strikes a plane mirror at an angle of 40° to the normal, what will be the angle
of reflection?
(b) Draw a neat and labelled diagram to show the incident ray, the normal, and the reflected ray.
(1+2=3)
CHEMISTRY
Q1 and Q2 are Assertion - Reasoning based question. This consist of two statements Assertion (A)
and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
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Q1. Assertion (A): Electrical charge can be transferred from a charged object to another through a
metal conductor. (1)
Reason (R): A device used to test whether an object is carrying heat or not is called an
Electroscope.
Q2. Assertion (A): Carrying an umbrella is not a good idea during a thunderstorm.
Reason (R): Open fields, tall trees, shelters in park, elevated places does not protect us from
lightning strokes. (1)
Q3. (a) If an object is touched with metal top of an electroscope its aluminium strips diverse. What
conclusion do you get from the above observation?
(b) Can an electroscope be used to determine the type of charge? Explain your answer. (1+1=2)
Q4. (a) Define the following terms: (i) Focus (ii) Epicentre (1X3=3)
(b) Write any two safety measures that must be taken at the time of earthquake.
Q5. (a) Draw a labelled diagram of a device used to detect the presence of static charge.
(b) Write two precautions to be taken during a lightning or thunderstorm. (1+2=3)

BIOLOGY
Q1 and Q2 are Assertion - Reasoning based question. This consist of two statements Assertion (A)
and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true

Q1. Assertion(A): Reproduction is essential for the continuation of species. (1)

Reason (R): Organisms reproduce only through sexual mode of reproduction.
Q2. Assertion (A): Internal fertilization takes place in hens. (1)
Reason (R): Hen is an oviparous animal.
Q3. Write the difference between- (2)
Parameters zygote foetus
Formation
Location

Q4 Mention two differences between male and female gamete in humans based on their size and
structure. (2)
Q5. In a science class, students are learning about reproduction in animals. The teacher explains the
reproductive processes of two very different organisms. Frogs undergo sexual reproduction with
external fertilization whereas amoeba reproduces asexually by binary fission. The teacher asks the
students to compare the reproductive processes of these two species and how their modes of
reproduction help them survive in different environments.
(a) How does aquatic habitat help frogs with external fertilization? (1)
(b) Why does internal fertilization provide more protection to a developing embryo as compared
to external fertilization? (1)

(c) List any two differences between sexual reproduction in frogs and asexual reproduction in amoeba. (2)
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 Subject: Social Science
HISTORY

Q1. Define history as a science. (1)

Q2. How was the Battle of Plassey a turning point in Indian history? (1)
Q3. On the political map of India locate and label two trading centres of the English, French. (2)
Q4. Make a G.O. of the sources of information of the modern period. Explain any two in detail. (3)
Q5. What do you understand by the system of ‘Subsidiary Alliance’? (3)
CIVICS
Q1. Mention any two provisions of the government of India to save its citizens from exploitation. (1)
Q2. Define the term ‘Federalism’. (1)
Q3. Explain any two powers of the Parliament. (2)
Q4. Mention any three points of difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. (3)
Q5. Mention the conditions under which the President can impose an emergency. (3)

GEOGRAPHY
Q1. How is alluvial soil classified? (1)
Q2. State any four industrial regions of India. (1)
Q3. Distinguish between the agricultural practices in the developing countries and the developed
country. (2)
Q4. Explain how the farmers benefit from establishing factories generally located near the major
towns. (3)
Q5. Human resources are the most valuable resource in the contemporary world. Elaborate. (3)

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 Subject: Sanskrit

saamaanya inado-Sa –
1 savao-Yaama\ p`Snaanaama\ ]%trma\ saMskRtsya kxaakaya- puistkayaama\ ilaKt.
2 savao-Yaama\ p`Snaanaama\ ]%trma\ k`maanausaarma\ ilaKt.
3 kaya-ma\ svacCma\ Saud\Qama\ spYTma\ laoKo ca ilaKt.

p`Sna 1 p`d%tM ica~aM dRYT\vaa maHjaUYaayaaM p`d%t Sabdanaama\ sahayatyaa ca%vaaair vaa@yaaina saMskRto
ilaKt — ³1×4Ä4´
maHjaUYaa – vaRxa: ,gaRhma\ , naaOko ,SaukaO ¸ nadI , dRSyama\ ¸mana:¸ hrit ¸ p`vahit ¸ hrIitmaa

p`Sna 2 AQaaoilaiKto saMvaado maHjaUYaayaa: ]icatpdaina ica%vaa ir@tsqaanaaina pUryat: ³1×4Ä4´

maHjaUYaa – Saakaina ¸ pu~a ¸ Ì%vaa ¸ gaRhkaya-Mma\
maata – [1]………² %vama\ ikma\ kraoiYa Æ
pu~a: – maat:¸ Ahma\ [2]………… kraoima.
maata – ]%tmaÑ ikma\ %vama\ AapNaat\ [3]………… AanaoYyaisa Æ
pu~a: – maat:¸ Ahma\ gaRhkaya-ma\ [4]………… AvaSyama\ AanaoYyaaima.
maata – SaaoBanama\.

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p`Sna 3 inamna p`Snaanaama\ ]%traiNa ]icat ivaklpma\ ica%vaa ilaKt. ³1×3Ä3´
(k) Qaatu $paiNa ilaKt —
(i) ‘ BaU’ Qaatu- laRT\lakar:, p`qama pu$Ya:¸ ekvacanao ]icat $pma\ ikma\ BavaitÆ
(k) BaivaYyait (K) Bavait (ga) Bavaint
(ii) ‘kR ’ Qaatu- laT\ lakar:, ]%tma pu$Ya:¸ iWvacanao ]icat $pma\ ikma\ BavaitÆ
(k) kraoit (K) kuma-: (ga) kuva-:
(iii) ‘[Ya\’ Qaatu- laaoT\ lakar:, maQyama pu$Ya:¸ ekvacanao ]icat $pma\ ikma\ BavaitÆ
(k) [cCtma\ (K) [cCava (ga) [cC

(K) Sabd $paiNa ilaKt ³1×3Ä3´

(i) ‘ikma\’ Sabd [pu0] YaYzI ivaBai@t:¸ bahuvacanao ]icat $pma\ ikma\ Bavait Æ
(k) kaO (K) kaByaama\ (ga) koYaama\
(ii) ‘Asmad\’ Sabd iWtIyaa ivaBai@t:¸ ekvacanao ]icat $pma\ ikma\ Bavait Æ
(k) maama\ (K) Asmaana\ (ga) vayama\
(iii) ‘yausmad\’ Sabd saPtmaI ivaBai@t:¸ ekvacanao ]icat $pma\ ikma\ Bavait Æ
(k) %vaama\ (K) yauYmaana\ (ga) %vaiya
P`aSna 4
³k´ AQaaoilaiKtvaa@yaoYau ]icatM Avyaya pdma\ ica%vaa ir@t sqaanaaina pUryat — ³1×3Ä3´
(i) ya~a vaYaa- Bavait …………… hrIitmaa Bavait.
(k) tda (K) tva (ga) t~a
(ii) …………… mama ima~asya ivavaah: AasaIt\.

(k) AV (K) h\ya: (ga) Sva:

(iii) vaRd\Qaa: …………… calaint.

(k) SanaO: (K) tIva`ma\ (ga) SaIGa`ma\

³K´ AQaaoilaiKtoYau ir@tsqaanaoYau p`kRit p`%yayaM saMyaaojya ]icat pdma\ ivaklpona ica%vaa ir@t
Sqaanaaina pUryat— ³1×3Ä3´
(i) vaanar:latama\ ………… ³naSa\† @%vaa) p`sannaa ABavat\.
³k´ naYT\vaa ³K´ naaiSa%vaa ³ga´ naaSaaya
(ii) maaohna: pustkalayaat\ pustkma\ …………³Aa† da† lyap\) AagacCit.
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 ³k´ d%vaa ³K´ Aadaya ³ga´ p`daya
(iii) Ca~aa: …………³saova\ † tuma\una\ ) vaRwaEamama\ gacCint.
³k´ saovaItUma\ ³K´ saovaaiyatuma\ ³ga´ saoivatuma\
Pa`Sna 5
³k´ roKaMikt pdma\ AaQaR%ya p`SnaM inamaI-yatama\ - ³1×3Ä3´
³i) tyaao: ina%ya ip`yaM kuyaa-t\.
³ii) saaiva~aIbaa[-
samaajasauQaarka AasaIt\.
³iii) manauYya: sa%yapUtaM vaacaM vadot\.

³K´ AQaaoilaiKtma\ Sabdyaao: Aqa-ma\ ilaKt ─ ³1×2Ä2´

³i) pirtaoYa: ³ii) paYaaNaKNDaina

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 Subject: Computer Science

Answer the following questions: -

Q1. Find the output of the following program code. (1x2=2)
a)

b)

Q2. Name the following SDG Goals. (1x3=3)

a) b) c)

Q3. Answer the following questions. (1x5=5)

a) Explain in detail the different types of functions.
b) What is function in Python? Write the components of the function.
c) List any four advantages of functions.
d) Write any two features of Python.
e) What is the aim of the following SDG Goals? i) SDG 4 ii) SDG 15

Q4. Write the Python function programs for the following: - (2x5=10 )
i) to calculate the simple interest
ii) to calculate the volume of cuboid
iii) to calculate the perimeter of the following: - a) Circle b) Rectangle
iv) to calculate the area of triangle
v) to calculate the area of square
Note: - Paste the snip of the program code and the output window after each program.
Upload the pdf of the practical on Microsoft Teams.

Q5. Draw an infographic on the 17 SDG Goals. (5)

Use [Link]
Login using your official school account.

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 Subject: Elementary Mathematics

Q1) Write in vertical columns and add: (2)

a) 3.61 + 2.021
b) 12.312 + 3.5 + 6.316
Q2) Find the radius, if the diameter is
(2)
a) 12 mm.
b) 8 cm.
Q3) Find the diameter, if the radius is
(3)
a) 8.7 cm.
b) 3.5 cm
c) 4.2 cm.
Q4) With the help of a compass, construct circles of radius: (3)
a) 3 cm.
b) 5.7 cm.
c) 2.5 cm.
Q5) A fruit seller sells the following fruits in a week: (5)
Fruits Apple Banana Guava Orange
No. of Fruits 80 120 60 100

Answer the following questions:

a) Represent the above information pictorially when 1 represents 20 fruits.
b) How many oranges were sold in a week?
c) If the cost of 1 apple is ₹6, what is the cost of 80 apples.
d) How many fruits were sold in all in a week?
e) What is the difference between the maximum and minimum number of fruits sold?

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