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Applied History

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

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Card 1Definition and Concept

What is Applied History and why is it also called Public History?

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Applied History, also known as Public History, is a field of study that applies historical knowledge for the benefit of people in contemporary and future times. It is called 'Public History' because i

Card 2Application of Historical Knowledge

How does historical knowledge help in finding solutions to contemporary social issues?

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Historical knowledge provides guidance by showing how similar problems were handled in the past, revealing patterns of cause and effect, and helping in social planning. Understanding historical proces

Card 3Institutions and Organizations

Name the institute in India that has an independent 'Centre for Public History' and mention its location.

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Srushti Institute of Art Design and Technology, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has an independent department called 'Centre for Public History' that undertakes various projects and research in the f

Card 4Applied History in Various Fields

How is the method of history useful in Philosophy research?

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History of philosophy helps understand the origin of various ideologies, intellectual traditions that gave rise to those ideologies, and their historical development. Since philosophy needs language a

Card 5Applied History in Various Fields

Explain how history of science helps in understanding scientific discoveries and inventions.

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History of science helps understand the chronological order of scientific discoveries, inventions, and theories. It reveals the cause-effect chain that led to discoveries, showing how 'need' drives in

Card 6Applied History in Various Fields

What is the relationship between science and technology according to historical understanding?

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Scientific discoveries/inventions and technological advancement are mutually dependent on each other. From stone tools to agricultural production, knowledge of science and technology has been crucial

Card 7Applied History in Various Fields

How does history help in Management Studies?

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History helps understand various factors in the production chain (means of production, human resources, processes), market and sales management by studying similar functional systems of the past. It h

Card 8Cultural and Natural Heritage

What are the two main types of Cultural Heritage?

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Cultural Heritage is of two types: 1) Tangible Cultural Heritage - includes ancient sites, buildings, artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, paintings. 2) Intangible Cultural Heritage - includes oral tra

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