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Applications of Trigonometry (Heights and Distances)

1. Description for the diagram is compulsory.
2. For angle of depression the horizontal line is compulsory.
3, Do not get confused with the values of tan 30 degrees and tan 60 degrees.

Quadratic Equations

1. Read the question properly and check whether any particular method is mentioned (like
Completing Square Method)
2. Frame the equation carefully for speed related problems.

Coordinate Geometry

1. Write formula .
2. For a point on X axis the value of y = 0 and for a point on Y axis the value of x = 0.
3. (x₁, y₁) and (x₂,y₂) i.e., x_{1 must always be associated with}y_1.
_{It is not}(x₁, x₂) and (y₁,y₂)This is wrong.

Value Based Questions Class IX History

“FOREST SOCIETY AND COLONIALISM”

Long Answer-Question

Q.Contextual

Even though the Colonial forest laws deprived the forest people the right to hunt, many species

became almost extinct under the colonial rule.

Give any two reasons. (1)

Value based

Which values could have helped conserve wildlife and forests in India during the colonial rule?

(2)

Answer :

Contextual

The British saw the large animals as the signs of wild, primitive and savage society.

They believed that by killing dangerous animals, the British would civilize India.

Value based

· Respect for nature

· Conservation of nature, flora and fauna (forest resources)

· Environmental sensitivity

· Responsibility as a concerned citizen

· Compassion

(Student to mention any two-1 mark per value)

CLOTHING: A SOCIAL HISTORY

MCQ

Q. In May 1820, women of Shanar caste were attacked by upper caste Nairs in public places in

the southern princely states of Travancore for wearing a cotton cloth across their upper bodies.

What values could have prevented this? (1)

a) Respect for laws

b) Awareness

c) Respect for dignity of women

d) Respect towards environment

Ans. c

Short Answer-Question

What values did adoption of khadi as a symbol by Gandhiji represent? (3)

- Dignity of labour

- Respect for fellow country men

- Simplicity

-Love for Nation

PEASANTS AND FARMERS

MCQ

Q.The Enclosure Movement led to difficulties for peasants. What values should have been

present in the landlords attitude towards the peasants? (1)

a) Concern for economic growth

b) Empathy towards peasants

c) Responsibility towards peasants

d) Respect for laws

Ans. b.

Long Answer-Question

Q. Contextual:

What led the United States of America to become a dust bowl from a bread basket at the

beginning of the 20th century? (2)

· Expansion of wheat agriculture turning large tracts of land into grounds of cultivation

· Uprooting of vegetation, tractors had turned soil over and broken the sod into dust.

Value Based:

What values could have prevented it? (3)

· Sensitivity towards environment

· Concern for sustainable use of resources

· Concern for fellow countrymen

Value Based Questions Class X History

NATIONALISM IN INDIA

Long Answer-Question

Q. Contextual

How did people in the cities take part in the Non- Cooperation Movement?-(3)

Value based

What values did they exhibit?-(2)

Answer:

Contextual

-Boycott of schools and colleges

-Resignations from offices and Law Courts

-Bonfires of foreign cloth

-Picketing of shops selling foreign goods (any 3)

Value based

- Cooperation and teamwork

-Patriotism

-Courage

-Respect for national goods and institutions (any 2)

NATIONALISM IN INDO CHINA

MCQ

The failure of the Bounty Programme displayed which values of the Vietnamese?

a. Concern for the environment

b. Cooperation

c. Empathy towards the French

d. Selflessness

Ans. b

Long Answer-Question

Q. Contextual

How did Vietnamese women participate in the liberation struggle of their country? -

(3)

Value based

What values did they show? (2)

ANSWER

Contextual

-Fighting as militia

-Repair of the Ho Chi Minh Trail

-Nursing the sick and the wounded

-Transporting supplies along the Ho Chi Minh Trail

Value based

-Respect

-Love for the nation

-Cooperation and teamwork

-Determination

-Caring for Fellow countrymen

Value Based Questions Class IX Geography

Chapter: Climate

MCQ

Q. Which of the following values can be learnt from the regular pattern of seasons in India?

a. punctuality and regularity

b. care

c. compassion

d. sensitivity

Ans: a. punctuality and regularity

Long Answer- Question

(a)Contextual

The unifying influence of the monsoon on the Indian Sub-Continent is quite perceptible. How far

is the statement correct? (2)

Ans: a) The monsoon brings rainfall to every part of the country.

b) Right from the farmers to business-men benefited by the monsoon.

(b)Value Based

List any three values that we could learn from the monsoon. (3)

Ans: a ) Unity

b) Selfless service

c) Empathy and Caring attitude

Chapter: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

MCQ:

Q. The greed of human beings leads to overutilization of resources. Which of the following

values can bring about a positive change in this situation? (1)

a. Care and compassion

b. Celebrating diversity

c. Personal safety

d. Cleanliness

Ans: a. care and compassion

Long Answer-Question

Q.A number of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries have been setup in India to protect the

flora and fauna

a. Contextual

Name any two such National Parks or Wildlife Sanctuaries (2)

Ans.: Jim Corbett National Park

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (any other)

b. What values should be exhibited by the people for the maintenance of the National

Parks? (3)

Ans.: Environment sensitivity

Concern and care for plants and animals

Responsibility as a citizen to protect depleting resource

Chapter: Population

MCQs

Q. A large number of adolescent girls suffer from anemia in India. What societal values will help

to resolve this issue?

a) Gender equality

b) Respect and care for women

c) Nurturing healthy eating habits

d) All of the above

Ans – d) all of the above

Long Answer-Question

(a) Contextual

What are the objectives of NPP 2000? (2)

· Free and compulsory education up to 14 years

· Reduce infant mortality rate

(b) Value BasedWhat values does the NPP aim at inculcating among the adolescent

population?(3)

- Gender equality

- Dignity of life

- Personal responsibility

- Social responsibility

Value Based Questions Class X Geography

Chapter: Minerals and Energy Resources

MCQ:

Q. Which value can help us to conserve minerals?

a) Resource development

b) Concern for sustainable development

c) Export of raw materials

d) Mining laws

Ans: b) Concern for sustainable development

Long Answer- Question

Q. a) Contextual –

Give two uses of natural gas? (2)

Ans: a) CNG for vehicles

b)LPG for domestic use

c) Industrial raw material in the Petrochemical Industries

(Any two points)

b) Value based –

As a responsible citizen of India which values do you think will help in reducing pollution

caused by burning of fossil fuels? (3)

Ans: b)

- We can create awareness as responsible citizens

- Concern for the environment

- Participating as a citizen in national development

- Sensitivity to the use of natural resources (Any three points)

Chapter: Manufacturing Industries

Long Answer- Question

Q.“Industrial pollution is seriously affecting fresh water resources”

Contextual

Mention two ways in which industrial pollution is affecting fresh water resources? (2)

Ans:

- Dumping of effluents into rivers

- Toxic waste is not neutralized before dumping

- Thermal pollution (any two points)

Value based

What values can bring about a change in the existing situation? (3)

Ans:

- Care for the natural resource

- Sensitivity to environment

- Social responsibility: responsibility towards the society

- Care and concern for fellow citizens (any three points)

Chapter: Lifelines of National Economy

MCQ

Q.Which social value is promoted by tourism? (1)

A. Support to local handicraft.

B. Cultural pursuits.

C. National integration.

D. Earns foreign exchange.

Ans. A) National integration.

Short Answer- Question

Q. Outline the values that the means of transport and communication help in developing among

the people. (3)

Ans: Respect for unity in diversity- cultural and ethnic

Develops love and concern for fellow country men

National integration

Generates dignity and respect for national property

Short Answer- Question

Q. Briefly explain the values promoted by tourism? (3)

- National integration

-International understanding

-Care and concern about environment, culture & heritage

Long Answer- Question

Q (a) Contextual

What is the importance of railways in India? (2)

Ans:

- Fast mode of land transport

- Helps in bringing the countryside in close contact with towns and cities

- Helps in national integration

(b) Value Based

What values among users will help in maintenance of railway property? (3)

Ans:

Respect and care for national property

Sense of responsibility

Value Based Questions Class X English

Marks: 5 Class X Word Limit: 100 wds.

VIRTUALLY TRUE

1. “Dear Michael, it said. Thank you! I am not sure how it happened, but thanks. You saved my life.”

Even though Michael did not know Shultz personally, he made every attempt to save him.

What values did Michael display?

Value Points

Compassion

Empathy

Never give up attitude

Concern for the other

Responsible citizen, helping a fellow citizen.

2. Answering a reporter’s question as to what the family was going to do next, Mr. Shultz said that they were off to stock up on some games.

Computers, especially computer games, are a rage with children as well as adults. They play an important role in our lives but they are also a major distraction and have their hazards. In about 150 words, write an article on the hazards of addiction and how to overcome it.

Value Points

Technology here to stay – move with times

Advantages – education, entertainment, stress buster

Disadvantages – addiction, distraction, one becomes anti-social, affects health, games inculcate violence

Need to exercise self-control – strike a balance

Time management

SHADY PLOT

3. The foundation of any long-lasting relationship is trust. Comment on this statement with reference to the character of Lavinia from the story A Shady Plot.

Value Points

Mutual trust key to a healthy relationship

Helps prevent suspicion and discord

Improves understanding

Strengthens the bond

4. Traitor, traitor. “Why she says it’s you, Mr. Hallock. What does she mean? ….. Lavinia stopped and began to look at me through narrowed lids.

Do you think Lavinia is justified in basing her suspicions on the Ouija Board? Give reasons for your answer.

Value Points

Superstitions are irrational and misleading

No concrete evidence

Relationships based on trust and faith - need to be developed and nurtured

Talk things out face to face to clarify matters

Ghost not referring to John and Lavinia, but to his using the Ouija Board when he had promised to dissuade others from using them

PATOL BABU, FILM STAR

5. ‘Remember one thing Patol; however small a part you’re offered, never consider it beneath your dignity to accept it. As an artist your aim should be to make the most of your opportunity, and squeeze the last drop of meaning out of your lines. A play involves the work of many and it is the combined effort of many that makes a success of the play.’

Some time back you had received a letter from your friend from Bangalore in which he had mentioned how upset he was when he was not given any role to perform in the Annual function but given a back stage duty. After reading the above lines you decide to write a reply to his letter advising him to change his attitude as no work is mean.

Value Points

Dignity of labour

Make the most of the opportunity that comes your way

Team work – giving due credit to individuals

Shouldering responsibility

Respect / acknowledgement / appreciation of others

A man is judged not by his position / status / the work assigned, but his performance

6. Patol Babu glanced at the paper and found a single word had been scrawled on it – ‘Oh’. ….. Sosanko said, “What’s the matter Grandpa? You don’t seem too pleased.”

Inspite of his initial disappointment, Patol Babu came to terms with what was offered to him and finally achieved satisfaction and happiness.

Write an article for your school magazine entitled – Take challenges in your stride.

Value Points

Accept challenges life throws at you - will be able to overcome even toughest obstacle

Enables you to realize your potential

Challenges expose your weaknesses and strengths

Work on weaknesses to overcome them

Knowledge of your strengths give confidence

Value Based Questions Class IX Science

Q1.Aditya was suffering from chicken pox for two weeks . Friends call him and insist him to join for

school fete but he refuses and decides to stay back home.

1. What is the cause of chicken pox? ( 1mark )

2. Give one more disease that spread through same mode of transmission . ( 1 mark)

Contextual Part

3. What two values did Aditya exhibit by not joining his friends for school fete. ( 2 marks)

Value Based

Answer 1 and 2 are conceptual learning

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) Sensitivity towards community.

ii) Social awareness.

iii) Self discipline.

Q 2. A maid working at Raman’s house does not turn for work as her son is down with diarrhea. Hearing

this Raman volunteers to take the child to the doctor.

Contextual Part

1.What could be the cause for the child’s illness? ( 1 mark)

2.What immediate help can be given to the child before taking him to the doctor? ( 1 mark)

Value Based

3.What value are depicted by Raman? ( 2 marks)

Value Points

i)Empathy / compassion ( any two for 1 mark each)

ii) Kindness

iii) Responsible behavior

iv)Caring Attitude

DIVERSITY IN LIVING ORGANISMS.

Q3.Shivi and Rohit went to the zoo on a day’s tour .Rohit was fascinated looking at the monkeys and

started hurling stones and imitating them and Shivi objected to his behavior.

Contextual Part

1. Which two characteristic features do you find common between monkeys and humans. ( 2 marks)

Contextual Part

2. What two values Shivi exhibited by objecting to Rohit behavior? ( 2 marks)

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) Developing Empathy & love for all organisms.

ii) Self discipline .

iii) Law abiding citizen.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Q4.Reena and Meena are two friends .Reena is in habit of using new pens almost every day where

asMeena believes in getting a refill for her pens instead of buying a newpen even though her friends make

fun of her.

Contextual Part

1.Which out of two practice would you follow and why? ( 1 marks)

Value Based

2. Which value is Meena depicting. ( 2 marks)

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) sensitive to environment

ii) responsible citizen

Q.5 Mr. Sitaram an educated farmer, convinces his friends to use fertilizers judiciously.

Contextual Part

1. How does use of excessive fertilizers effect the Environment? (2 marks)

Value Based

2 Which two values of Sitaram impress you ? ( 1mark)

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) Sensitive towards environment.

ii) Leadership quality.

iii) Awareness about the environmental issues

SOUND

Q6. a) Rahul’s grandfather has a hearing problem and got a device to help him out.

Contextual Part

What is the cause of this problem? (1)

Name the device that Rahul got for his grandfather? (1)

Value Based

What value is exhibited by Rahul through this act? (2)

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) Caring attitude

ii) Responsible behaviour

iii) Sensitivity

Q7. Sunil’s friend is having a party at home and is playing loud music using a loudspeaker. He requested

them to lower the volume as it was disturbing others.

Contextual Part

Explain the working of the loudspeaker. (2)

Value Based

What value is reflected by Sunil’s conduct? (2)

Answer( a) is conceptual learning

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) Abiding by the law

ii) Responsible attitude towards society

iii) Concern for others and environment

Archimedes Principle

Q. 8. A milkman always carried a lactometer with him for showing the purity of milk to his customers.

Contextual Part

1. Explain the working principle of lactometer. (2)

Value Based

(b) What qualities of milkman are depicted? (2)

Value Points ( any two for 1 mark each)

i) Honesty

ii) Concern for others

Value Based Questions Class IX Economics

IX -POVERTY AS A CHALLENGE

Q “There are various SCHEMES which are formulated by the government to eradicate poverty

directly or indirectly”.

Contextual Question:

1. Mention any two programmes launched by government to eradicate poverty (2)

Value Based

2. What values can lead to a successful implementation of these programmes? (3)

Answers

1. (1) Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

(2) Antyojana Anna Yojana

(3) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA 2005)

(4) National Food for Work Programme (any 2 )

Value Based:

(1) Honesty and commitment

(2) Sincerity and diligence

(3) Responsibility towards Social welfare

Q2.The results of the poverty alleviation schemes in India have been mixed. What values can help

bring a positive change in the situation?

a. Honesty

b. Commitment

c. Responsibility

d. All of the above

Ans. D

Value Based Questions Class X Economics

CLASS 10: ECONOMICS

CONSUMER RIGHTS

Q 1: Imagine yourself to be an entrepreneur of a branded product. List any three values that you will

abide by while marketing your product. (1+1+1)

· Social responsibility

· Ethical behaviour

· Abiding by the laws

· Honesty/integrity

· Personal responsibility

· Self –discipline

· Any other

Q 2: While shopping if you insist upon a bill for the purchase made, which three values would you

display as a consumer? (3)

· Awareness of one’s rights

· Sharing responsibilities

· Responsibility as a consumer

· Ensuring social justice

· Any other

GLOBALISATION AND THE INDIAN ECONOMY

Q 1: Suggest any three values that can play an important role in making globalisation a process that

benefits all nations alike.

(3)

· Social justice

· Global interdependence

· Responsible behaviour

· Ethical economic practices

· Just interaction globally without domination

· Respect for other communities

· Any other

Q 2: While shopping if you insist upon a bill for the purchase made, which three values would you

display as a consumer? (3)

· Awareness of one’s rights

· Sharing responsibilities

· Responsibility as a consumer

· Ensuring social justice

· Any other

GLOBALISATION AND THE INDIAN ECONOMY

Q 1: Suggest any three values that can play an important role in making globalisation a process that

benefits all nations alike.

(3)

· Social justice

· Global interdependence

· Responsible behaviour

· Ethical economic practices

· Just interaction globally without domination

· Respect for other communities

· Any other

Q2: In this era of globalisation, it is important for the Indian government to take steps to protect

manufacturers. Which three values will be displayed by the government in doing so? (3)

· Empathy towards Indian manufacturers

· Responsible behaviour

· Sensitivity towards local needs

· Care and concern for the society

· Any other

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