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India's Heritage of Science and Technology — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science
What India's Heritage of Science and Technology covers in Gujarat Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 10 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in India's Heritage of Science and Technology
1
Understanding Science and Technology
- Science means systematic 'Knowledge'
- Technology means 'the practical utility of systematic knowledge'
- Science and technology are interconnected fields
2
Metallurgy in Ancient India
- India used metallurgy in practical life since ancient times
- Metallic idol of female dancer from Indus Valley Civilization shows early expertise
- Buddha statues from Kushan period found at Takshshila
3
Chemistry (Alchemical Lore)
- Chemistry is an experimental science useful for minerals, agriculture, metals, and medicine
- Acharya Nagarjuna of Nalanda University - pioneer in chemistry
- Wrote 'Rasaratnakar' and 'Arogyamanjari'
4
Medicine and Surgery
- Three great pioneers: Maharshi Charak, Maharshi Sushrut, and Vagbhatta
- Charak Samhita mentions over 2000 medicinal herbs
- Sushrut mentioned surgical instruments so sharp they could split a hair
Key Concepts
Ancient Indians were skilled in workingAcharya Nagarjuna from Nalanda UniversityThree great physiciansIndia gave the world the conceptAryabhatta proved that Earth rotates on
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