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Class IX Holiday Homework Guide 2025-26

Q: Discuss the significance of understanding motion through the creation of a Motion Diary and its impact on students’ grasp of physics concepts.

The Motion Diary project immerses students in practical observation, facilitating active learning and deeper understanding of motion concepts. By observing real-world instances of motion and documenting details like type, speed, and acceleration, students contextualize theoretical concepts . This hands-on approach encourages critical thinking and application of physics principles, boosting retention and comprehension. Creating distance-time graphs further enhances analytical skills, enabling students to visually interpret and synthesize data and understand the mechanics behind everyday movements .

Q: How does the exercise of creating a conversation between Kezia and the Lost Child develop students’ creative and empathetic skills?

By imagining and drafting a conversation between Kezia and the Lost Child, students expand their creative writing and empathetic abilities. This task requires synthesizing character traits and emotional journeys from different stories, promoting a comprehensive understanding of each character's circumstances and perspectives . Through this exercise, students practice empathy by considering alternative viewpoints and exercising creativity in merging narratives to reflect convincingly on shared themes of parental relationships and individual growth.

Q: What role do communication skills play in personal and professional life, and why are they deemed essential in educational curricula?

Communication skills are pivotal in both personal and professional domains as they facilitate effective information exchange, understanding, and relationship-building. They are essential for conveying ideas clearly, resolving conflicts, and collaborating efficiently . In educational curricula, emphasis on communication skills prepares students for diverse interactions and career opportunities, equipping them with the ability to express thoughts and emotions effectively. This foundation is crucial not only for academic success but also for personal development and achieving professional excellence .

Q: Analyze the importance of project work in enhancing students’ understanding of chemistry, particularly through categorizing matter as solid, liquid, and gas.

Project work in chemistry, such as categorizing matter into solids, liquids, and gases, deepens students' conceptual understanding by bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world observations. This approach encourages experiential learning through active participation and resourceful thinking . By classifying everyday objects, students apply scientific criteria to differentiate matter states based on properties such as transparency, filtration, and stability, thus translating abstract concepts into tangible examples. This method not only reinforces classroom learning but also enhances data collection, categorization, and analytical skills .

Q: How can the exploration of disaster management through a detailed project enhance students’ understanding of societal impacts and mitigation strategies?

Exploring disaster management through detailed projects enables students to delve into the complexities of societal impacts and mitigation strategies. By researching recent disasters, students empathize with affected communities and understand the multifaceted nature of disaster response, including environmental, economic, and social aspects . Developing such projects encourages critical analysis of preventive measures and governmental roles, cultivating problem-solving skills. Furthermore, it enhances students' ability to synthesize information from diverse sources and propose comprehensive, realistic mitigation strategies in their reports .

Q: How does the activity of creating a 3D model of a cell contribute to students' understanding of biological structures?

Creating a 3D model of a cell provides a tactile and visual learning experience that enhances students' understanding of biological structures. This hands-on activity allows students to explore the spatial arrangement and relationships between different cell components in a more interrelated context than traditional flat diagrams . By constructing models, students deepen their comprehension of cell function and organization, fostering retention of complex biological information and sparking engagement through active participation in their learning process .

Q: In what ways do tenses influence effective writing, and why is it essential for students to learn them thoroughly?

Mastering tenses is crucial for effective communication in writing, as they convey the time of action, which is essential for clarity and coherence in narrative structure . The accurate use of tenses ensures that ideas flow logically and that the timeline of events is clear, preventing misunderstandings . For students, thorough knowledge of tenses not only aids in constructing grammatically correct sentences but also enhances their ability to vary sentence structures, thus making their writing more engaging and dynamic.

Q: Why is the distinction between uniform and non-uniform motion critical in physics, and how can it be taught effectively through graphical representation?

Understanding the distinction between uniform and non-uniform motion is crucial, as it forms the basis for predicting object behavior and analyzing real-world dynamics. Uniform motion denotes consistent speed and direction, resulting in a straight line on distance-time graphs, whereas non-uniform motion involves speed or direction changes, leading to varying graph slopes . Teaching this through graphical representation allows students to visually grasp these differences, fostering comprehension of motion dynamics and enhancing skills in data interpretation and graphing, essential tools in physics problem-solving .

Q: Evaluate the effectiveness of using varied literary devices across different poems in enhancing students' literary analysis skills.

Varied literary devices in poetry, such as irony, allusion, and paradox, significantly enhance students' literary analysis skills by encouraging multi-layered interpretation and critical evaluation. Each device adds a unique dimension, challenging students to discern underlying meanings and thematic nuances . For instance, irony requires understanding context and contrasting tones, while allusion connects texts with broader cultural or historical references, broadening analytical scope. These devices cultivate a deeper engagement with texts and develop analytical acumen by prompting students to evaluate how each element contributes to overall thematic and emotional impact .

Q: How can literary devices like simile, metaphor, and personification enrich the understanding of poetry for students in Class IX?

Literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and personification serve pivotal roles in enhancing the depth and relatability of poetry for students. Similes and metaphors create vivid imagery, making abstract ideas tangible and relatable, which aids students in conceptualizing complex themes . Personification, by attributing human-like qualities to inanimate objects, evokes empathy and drives emotional engagement, thus enriching the interpretative experience . The exploration of these devices fosters analytical skills as students discern meaning beyond the literal text, contributing to deeper literary appreciation.

The document outlines holiday homework assignments for Class IX students across various subjects including English, Hindi, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Social Science, and Computer IT. Each subject has specific tasks such as literary device analysis, project work, practical experiments, model creation, and various written exercises. Students are instructed to complete the work in separate notebooks and project files, with guidelines on format and content.

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NALANDA MODERN PUBLIC SCHOOL

HOLIDAY HOMEWORK (2025 – 26)

CLASS – IX

[ENGLISH]
1. Given below is a list of literary devices, select three poems from the syllabus and highlight the
presence of listed literary devices.
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
d. Irony
e. Repetition
f. Hyperbole
g. Allusion
h. Paradox
i. Onomatopoeia

2. Revise and complete all the lessons that have been taught so far.

3. Write pronunciation and synonyms of the difficult words (atleast 15) of the following chapter.
a. The Fun They had
b. The Road not Taken
c. The Lost Child

4. Read the Lost Child from the Moments and the Little Girl from Beehive. Imagine Kezia met with the
lost child and discussed their changed perspectives towards parents. Create this conversation in not
more than 100- 120 words on an A4 size sheet.

5. Prepare a project file (not more than five pages)on one of your favourite poet .Write his bio sketch,
major work and achievements and also write the central idea of one of his poem.

GRAMMAR WORKBOOK
a. Reading Skills
Page no – 5, 6, 7, 8 Practice Exercise Question no – 1, 2
Page no – 17, 18, 19 Question no – 1, 2
b. Learn rules of Tenses and beautifully present them on A4 size sheet.
c. Diary Entry (page no 51) Question no 1
d. Descriptive Paragraph (page no 38,39) Question no 1,2
e. Story Writing (page no 80) Question no 9.

(Do all the work in a separate note book except project file)
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nsus के fy, धानाचाय को प िल खए ।

4 ‘ िश ा का मह ‘ िवषय पर 100 श ों म लघु कथा िल खए।

5 अनचाहे अितिथ के आगमन पर भाई और बहन के बीच संवाद िल खए।

6 उपसग एवं य की काय पि का पूण कीिजए।

[CHEMISTRY]
 Write these experiments in your practical file.
1. A true solution of common salt sugar and Alum.
2. A suspension of chalk, soil powder and fine sand in water.
3. A colloidal solution of starch in water and egg Albumin or milk in water and distinguish between
these on the basis of:
a. Transparency b. Filtration c. Stability
Project Work
Observe the matter in your surrounding and categorise them in solid, liquid and gas.

[BIOLOGY]
1. Make a 3D model of:
a. Plant cell/ Animal cell (for roll no. 1 - 10)
b. Parenchyma, Collenchyma & Sclerenchyma (for roll no 11 - 20)
c. Xylem tissue (for roll no 21 - 30)
d. Phloem tissue (for roll no 31 - above)
2. Complete the given worksheet of Cell - The unit of life in your class notebook.
[PHYSICS]
A. Title: “Motion in Real Life – A Practical Study” (Project Work)
Objective: To understand the concepts of motion by observing and analyzing real-life examples.
Activity: Create a Motion Diary – 7 days of Motion around me.
Instructions: 1. Observation: Each day, choose one object/person (e.g., a moving car, a cyclist, a falling ball,
someone walking, etc.) and observe its motion.

2. Data Collection: Note the following for each observation:

 Type of motion (uniform/non-uniform, linear/circular, etc.)
 Approximate distance covered.
 Time taken
 Calculate average speed
 Mention if acceleration is involved
 Draw a distance – time graph (if applicable)

3. Presentation: Compile all 7 observations into a project file or scrapbook with photos/drawings,
graphs, and explanations.

4. Reflection: In the end, write a short paragraph on how this activity helped you understand the
concept of motion better.

B. Learn all the assignments in your notebook and do the following questions in your holiday
homework notebook.

1. (a) identify the kind of motion in the following cases.

i. A car moving with constant speed turning around a curve.
ii. An electron orbiting around nucleus.
(b) An artificial satellite is moving in a circular orbit of radius 36,000 km. Calculate its speed if it
takes 24 hours to revolve around the earth.

2. (a) Define average speed.

(b) A bus travels a distance of 120 km with a speed of 40 km/h and returns with a speed of 30
km/h. Calculate the average speed for the entire journey.
3. Define uniform and non-uniform motion. Write one example for each.

4. What does the odometer of an automobile measure? Which of the following is moving faster?
Justify your answer.
i. A scooter moving with a speed of 300 m per minute.
ii. A car moving with a speed of 36 km per hour.

5. A car travels from stop A to stop B with a speed of 30 km/h and then return back to A with a
speed of 50 km/h. Find.
i. Displacement of the car ii. Average speed of the car

6. Velocity – time graph for the motion of an object in a straight path is a straight line parallel to the
time axis.
(a) Identify the nature of motion of the body.
(b) Find the acceleration of the body.
(c) Draw the shape of distance – time graph for this type of motion.
7. Draw the shape of the distance – time graph for uniform and non-uniform motion of object. A bus
starting from rest moves with uniform acceleration of 0.1 ms 2 for 2 minutes. Find:
(a) The speed acquired (b) The distance travelled.

8. (a) Define uniform acceleration. What is the acceleration of a body moving with uniform velocity?
(b) A particle moves over three quarters of a circle of radius r. What is the magnitude of its
displacement?

9. A bus accelerates uniformly from 54 km/h to 72 km/h in 10 seconds. Calculate:

(a) Acceleration in m/s2
(b) Distance covered by the bus in meters during this interval of time.

10. A car moves with a speed of 30 km/h 1 for half an hour, 25 km/h 1 for one hour and 40 km/h for
two hours. Calculate the average speed of the car.

[MATHEMATICS]
1. Learn and write:
a. Table 2 to 20
b. Square table 2 to 20
c. Cube table 2 to 20
2. Do practice of Chapter 1 and 2 for UT.
3. Do practice of worksheet 1, 2 and 3 in your practice notebook.
4. Write Activity (1, 3 and 6) in activity file.

[SOCIAL SCIENCE]
1. Project: Disaster Management
Prepare a detailed project under the following heads:
 Meaning of disaster.
 Types of Managements.
 Causes and mitigation measures.
 Collect the data and prepare a report on any two of the recent disasters that has taken place in the
country. (Last 2 – 4 years).
 Role of government during disaster.
NOTE:
 Use A4 sheets.
 Project should be supported by suitable photographs.
 The project should consist maximum of 15 minimum 10 pages.
 Cover page, little, topic/name of students/class in project.
 Acknowledgement and conclusion also bibliography should covered by students.

2. Revise, learn and complete all the lessons that have been taught so far.
3. Social Science Workbook:
Complete Worksheet of: Chapter – 1: History
: Chapter – 1 & 2: Geography
: Chapter – 1 & 2: Political Science
[COMPUTER (IT)]
Q1. The most effective way of communication:
a. Written b. Verbal c. Both of above d. None of these

Q2. Which of the following skills are essential for effectivecommunication?

a. Reading b. Writing c. Listening d. All of these

Q3. Communication skills are needed:

a. to give facts or information to someone c. to influence or change someone.
b. to express your feelings d. All of these

Q4. The communication process starts from:

a. Sender b. Receiver c. Channel d. None of these

Q5. Which of the following is not 7C’s of communication?

a. Clear b. Concise c. Correct d. Conscious

Q6. What is the purpose of communication?

a. Inform (tell someone about something) c. Influence (get someone to do something you want)
b. share thoughts, ideas, feelings d. All of these

Q7. Which of the following methods are used to receive information fromthe sender through a letter?
a. Listening b. Speaking c. Reading d. Writing

Q8. Which of the following is an example of written communication?

a. Writing letter to friend c. Sending SMS (Short Message Service)
b. Sending email to others d. All of these

Q9. Which of the following is not the 3P’s of Public Speaking?

a. Prepare b. Promotion c. Practice d. Perform

Q10. Choose the correct example of oral communication.

a. Reports b. Newspapers c. Notes d. Face-to-face conversation

Q11. Why do we send emails?

a. To reach on time c. To share documents and files
b. To talk to each other d. To meet each other

Q12. A communication in which you can see the listener is:

a. Face-to-face conversation c. Written Communication
b. Phone conversations d. None of these

Q13. Which of the following is not the method of Communication?

a. Verbal Communication c. Non-Verbal Communication
b. Visible Communication d. None of these

Q14. A Sign or symbol showing a railway crossing is an example of:

a. Verbal Communication c. Non – Verbal Communication
b. Visual Communication d. Image Communication
Q15. The advantages of Visual Communication is:
a. We do not need to know any particular language for understanding it.
b. It is simple and easy to understand.
c. It remains the same across different places.
d. All of the above

Q16. Which of these is a positive (good) facial expression?

a. Staring hard c. Nodding while listening
b. Wrinkled forehead d. Looking away from the speaker

Q17. When you are preparing for a presentation, you should:

a. focus on the objectives of the presentation
b. practice your speech in front of a mirror or friend
c. do rehearsals to time your presentation of slides
d. All of the above

Q18. A Sentence always begins with a:

a. Capital letter b. Small letter c. Symbol d. None of these

Q19. Which of the following is not a punctuation mark?

a. ? b. < c. ! d. ,

Q20. Which of the following is a part of speech?

a. Noun b. Pronoun c. Verb d. all of these

Q21. A group of sentences forms a

a. Paragraph b. Word c. Collection d. None of these

Q22. What are the different types of sounds used in Englishpronunciation?

a. Vowel sounds b. Diphthong sounds c. Consonant sounds d. All of these

Q23. Which of the following is an example of Formal greetings?

a. Good morning everybody! c. Good morning, Sir!
b. Hello Sir. How are you? d. All of these

Q24. We usually start our introduction by telling our:

a. Name b. Class c. Address d. Mobile Number

Q25. Which of these are question words?

a. What b. Where c. How d. All of these

Q26. Which of the following words is verb?

a. Eat b. write c. play d. All of these

Q27. Barriers to written communication can be:

a. Language b. Expressions c. Verbal d. None of these

Q28. What do you think is necessary to perform a specific job in thedesired manner?
a. Advice b. Administration c. Management d. All of the above
Q29. The full form of the abbreviation CEO is:
a. Chief Electricity Officer c. Chief Executive Officer
b. Common Executive Officer d. Chief Executive Official

Q30. Agenda is also called

a. Thought of the day c. Task of the day
b. Orders of the day d. Terms of the day

Q31. The thought & feelings conveyed can be:

a. + Ve, -Ve b. -Ve, indirect c. + Ve, indirect d. + Ve, direct

Q32. Elements of communication would include:

a. Channel b. Message c. Sender d. All of these

Q33. Hearing disorder or illness etc fall into the category of:
a. Physiological b. Physical c. Mentally d. None of these

Q34. Which is very useful in collecting dues from customers?

a. Verbal b. Business letters c. Personal letters d. None of these

Q35. Successful people reveal the value of:

a. Money b. Time c. Knowledge d. Information

Q36. One of the methods of building + ve relations with others are asking for:
a. Advice b. Time c. Favor d. Both a and b

Q37. Communication is a process of which type:

a. One way b. Two-way c. Irreversible d. All of these

Q38. Which statement applies to a “Message”?

a. The message received by the communication
b. The message sent by the communication
c. The reply sent by the communication
d. The reply received

Q39. The advantage of reading presentations is:

a. Eye contact is not maintained with the audience
b. Accuracy is maintained
c. Remove hesitation
d. Good gesture is maintained

Q40. Memo is:

a. A presentation for considering something
b. Direct written message, which must be remembered.
c. A legal document
d. A document that is circulated.

Q41. If a person tops his feet foot it would mean:

a. Impatience b. Uncontrolled c. In a hurry d. Angry
Q42. The most valuable asset of a company is:
a. Money b. Material c. People d. All of these

Q43. Dialogic listening is also known as:

a. Evaluating b. Therapeutic c. Relational d. Appreciative

Q44. The primary goal of communication is to

a. to create barriers c. to create noise
b. to effect a change d. None of these

Q45. A message can be misinterpreted because of:

a. Bans b. Receiver c. Barriers d. sender

Q46. Different types of letters used for printing are called-

a. Font b. Colours c. Slides d. Alignment

Q47. There are degrees of comparisons

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

Q48. It is common to move from the countryside to find

a. Job b. Jobs c. A job d. The job

Q49. In the country, the people friendly

a. Is b. Are c. Has been d. Were

Q50. The job is badly paid I’m looking for another one.
a. But b. So c. And d. Before

Q51. Three broad areas influenced by self-management do not include___

a. Rational abilities c. Personal qualities
b. Communication skills d. Interpersonal dependency

Q52. The terms responsibility and accountability are ___

a. Similar b. Overlapping c. Different d. Identical

Q53. In S.M.A.R.T targets, what does A stand for?

a. Active b. Achievable c. Absolute d. Able

Q54. Which of the following are the main ingredients of Self-management?

a. Resources b. Time management c. Both a and b d. None of these

Q55. Self-management skills do not involve____

a. manage emotions c. Manage inanimate objects
b. manage situations d. managing others

Q56. ____________ often known as ‘areas for improvement’, refers to the things we don’t do well or
aren’t very good at.
a. Weaknesses b. Strength c. Interest d. Abilities

Q57. ‘M’ in smart goal technique refers to

a. multiple b. materialistic c. manageable d. measurable
Q58. Self –confident people look for _______
a. failures b. opportunities c. hurdles d. shortcomings

Q59. Which of the following is not a part of Self-management?

a. Bargaining c. Problem solving
b. Understanding yourself d. Confidence building

Q60. Self management is:

a. Manage ourselves c. Manage others
b. First manage the self then manage others d. None of these

Q61. Time management is a skill that helps you to -----

a. Not waste time c. Complete work on time
b. Make a time table d. All of these

Q61. Self-confidence is affected by comparing ourselves to others, or social comparison

a. Positively b. Negatively c. Neutrally d. None of these

Q62. If you know yourself as an individual i.e. your likes, dislikes, strength and weakness. This
means you are -------
a. Self-Confident b. Self-Control c. Self-Motivated d. Self –Aware

Q63. Danish performed on annual day function and learn something new. Such as dancing, singing
etc. What type of motivation is this?
a. Internal b. External c. Intermediate d. None of these

Q64. Sudeep thinks he is too fat to go to social gatherings. Which of these is likely to be true about
him?
a. He is of a reserved nature c. He does not like socializing
b. He has a low self-confidence d. None of these

Q65. How many ways are there to communicate?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Q66. In the communication process, the receiver and sender are classified as
a. Communication functions c. Communication parties
b. Communication tools d. Communication channels

Q67. Which is a stress management technique?

a. Cycling c. Watching TV all day
b. Chatting with others d. Spending excess time on social media

Q68. Effective writing skill is the product of long hours of ___ and practice.
a. thinking b. Knowledge c. Preparation d. None of these

Q69. Learn lesson No. 1 and 2 for U.T.

Q70. Make a presentation on the topic (Cyber Crime / Communication Skills) with a diagram.
Take a printout and paste it in fair notebook.

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