DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GAYA

(Under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi)
Affiliated to C.B.S.E, New Delhi Affiliation No.330530, School Code - 65572
DIWALI & CHHATH PUJA HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT CLASS-VIII (SESSION: 2023-24)
Are you looking for some interesting fun learning assignment to make your learning session interesting and engaging? Here in this
assignment, you will find some very interesting and engaging tasks that will be fun solving.
ENGLISH
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions:
In the depths of the dense forest, far away from civilization, lived an indigenous tribe. They had their
own unique way of life, completely disconnected from the modern world. Their huts were made from
woven palm leaves, and they cooked their food on open fires. The tribe relied on hunting, gathering, and
fishing for sustenance.
Their society was tightly knit, with everyone contributing to the welfare of the group. Children were
taught from a young age to respect nature and its creatures. They believed that everything in the forest
had a spirit, and they lived in harmony with their environment.
One day, a group of researchers from the outside world stumbled upon this hidden tribe. The researchers
were fascinated by the tribe's way of life, and they wanted to learn from them. They observed the tribe's
sustainable practices and deep connection to nature.
The researchers were faced with a dilemma−Should they share this knowledge with the world,
potentially improving modern society's understanding of sustainable living? Or should they keep the
tribe's existence a secret, preserving their way of life and protecting them from the outside world?
(a) Where did the indigenous tribe live?
(i) In a modern city (ii) In the depths of a dense forest
(iii) In a coastal village (iv) In a mountain resort
(b) How were the tribe's huts constructed?
(i) Using bricks and concrete (ii) From wood and metal
(iii) Made of woven palm leaves (iv) Built with modern technology
(c) What were the primary sources of food for the tribe?
(i) Supermarkets and restaurants (ii) Farming and agriculture
(iii) Hunting, gathering, and fishing (iv) Imported food products
(d) How did the tribe view nature and its creatures?
(i) They saw nature as a source of destruction
(ii) They had no particular views about nature
(iii) They believed everything had a spirit and lived in harmony with nature
(iv) They considered nature as their enemy
2. Solve the following crossword with the correct words:
Across Down
(a) What type of noun is "Villa Sainte- 1. I describe a noun and a pronoun.
Marcelline"?
(b) The comparative degree of the word "clever". 2. Plural of "library".
(c) Proper noun (a student in 1B and famous 3. What type of word is "inside"?
avenue in NYC)
(d) A word that shows emotion. 4. Best teacher of secondary 1 (all in one word)
(e) I describe a verb. 5. Superlative of the word "wise"
6. past tense: the school bell (to ring)
7. Adverb: the girls were studying__weeks.
8. Past participle of the verb "to read"
9. A pronoun to replace "the students of class
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3. You are Rohan/Rohini, living at Sohan Ganj, Delhi. Write a letter to the editor of The Hindustan Times
drawing his attention to the low voltage problem in your society.
4. You are Mohan of Raja Ki Mandi, Agra. You want a dance teacher for your younger sister. Write an
advertisement to be published in the classified columns of a local newspaper. Word limit is 50 words.
5. Grammar:
(a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:
(i) The treasure chest was hidden_______ the old oak tree.
(ii) Sarah is waiting _____the bus stop.
(iii) I found my keys _______the drawer.
(iv) The plane will take off ______ the runway at 10 AM.
(v) Mark sat ________Lisa
____Lisa during the meeting.
(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of adjectives:
(i) The _______________ cat gracefully leaped over the wall.
(ii) She was wearing a _______________ dress at the elegant party.
(iii) The _______________ mountain peak was visible in the distance.
(iv) It was a _______________ gesture to offer help to the stranger.
(v) The _______________ flowers in the garden bloomed in vibrant colours.

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SANSKRIT
1. "दीपो सव:" - िवषयम् आधारीकृ य िच ं िनमाय सरल
सरल-सं कृ तभाषया 10 वा यािन िलखत।
**चाट-पेपर-मा
मा यमेन काय करणीयम्।
MATHEMATICS
1. Subhalaxmi took a loan of Rs. 18000 from Surya Finance to purchase a TV set. If the company charges
compound interest at 12% per annum during the 1st year and 12.5% per annum during the 2nd year, how
much will she has to pay after 2 years?

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2. A grocer purchased 200kg of rice at Rs. 25 per kg. He sold 80kg of it at a gain of 10% and 40kg at a loss
of 4%. At what rate (per kg) should he sell the remaining rice to gain 8% on the total transaction?
3. A steamer goes downstream from one port to another in 9 hours. It covers the same distance upstream in
10 hours. If the speed of the stream be 1km/h, find the speed of the steamer in still water and the
distance between the ports.
Activity:
4. Verify the sum of measures of the exterior angles of any polygon is 360° by paper cutting and pasting.
Verify the result for-
(a) A triangle
(b) A pentagon
Materials required: Sheets of plain paper, pencil, ruler, a pair of compasses, colour pencils, glue etc.
5. Make a working model where the cubes of 1st 10 even numbers can be shown.
Materials required: Sheets of plain paper, pencil, ruler, a pair of compasses, colour pencils, glue, scissor,
pin etc.
You may refer to the following link:
https://youtube.com/shorts/XJqJyZtUAEM?si=DQSGrEtMOOHfgEY3
SCIENCE
1. What is the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction in animals? Give examples of each.
2. Explain the process of fertilization in humans with the help of a diagram. What do you mean by IVF?
List and explain the processes involved in IVF.
3. Describe the stages of development from zygote to embryo in humans.
4. Differentiate between viviparous and oviparous animals, giving examples of each.
5. With the help of labelled diagrams, explain the process of reproduction in –
(a) Amoeba (b) Hydra.
6. List the three essential requirements for combustion to occur and explain their significance.
7. With the help of a labelled diagram, describe the structure of a flame and the various zones within it.
How does combustion take place in each zone?
8. Discuss the environmental consequences of burning of fuel in the context of –
(a) Global warming (b) Acid rain
9. How does a fire extinguisher work? Give chemical reactions involved in the working of a fire
extinguisher.
10. Project:
Prepare a report on –different types of twins: Identical twins and fraternal twins.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. Describe the role of Macaulay's Minute in shaping the education system in India.
2. Explain the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Jyotirao Phule in advocating women's and
lower-caste rights.
3. Define public facilities. How do they contribute to the overall well-being of a community?
4. What were the main objectives and goals of the Non-Cooperation Movement initiated by Mahatma
Gandhi? How did it aim to achieve these goals?
5. Describe the major characteristics and examples of agro-based industries. How do these industries
utilize agricultural products to create various goods?
6. Discuss the social and educational issues faced by women in India during the colonial period.
7. Explain the concept of social justice and its importance in society. How do laws play a role in achieving
social justice?
8. What were the primary objectives and goals of the Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi? How did it
contribute to India's struggle for independence?
9. Explain the role of Birsa Munda in the tribal and peasant movements against marginalization.
10. What were the key objectives of the British in shaping the education system in India during the colonial
period?

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COMPUTER
1. Write a program to in Python to make a QUIZ game. Make a questionnaire of 20 questions. For every
question, four options will be displayed and the player has to choose any one option. If the correct
answer is selected, then the score will increase by 10.
2. Write a program to in Python to convert radians into degrees. Write a function in Python that accepts
one numeric parameter.
GERMAN
Task 1: Schaden sie bitte landkarte von Deutschland.
Task 2: Write your daily schedule in German.
Task 3: Schreiben Sie 20 regelmäßig und unregelmäg verben.
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