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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

Complete topic list for Science and Technology in Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science

Topics in Science and Technology

1

Indian Atomic Energy Commission and Nuclear Development

  • Indian Atomic Energy Commission established on 10th August 1948 by Pandit Nehru with Dr. Homi Bhabha as first Chairman
  • Objectives: produce electricity from atomic energy, increase food grain yield, develop nanotechnology
  • Apsara nuclear reactor set up in 1956 by Department of Atomic Energy
2

Nuclear Tests

  • First nuclear test at Pokharan, Rajasthan on 18th May 1974
  • Decision taken by PM Indira Gandhi for peaceful purposes and self-sufficiency
  • Reasons: China's nuclear capability and Pakistan's efforts to acquire nuclear weapons
3

Missile Development Program

  • Prithvi missile successfully tested in 1988, Agni in 1989
  • Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) established in 1958
4

Space Research and ISRO

  • Indian National Committee for Space Research (NCSR) launched first rocket from Thumba in 1961
  • Rohini-75 rocket successfully launched in 1967 (indigenously built)
  • Aryabhatta - first Indian satellite launched in 1975 with Soviet help

Key Concepts

Established by Nehru with DrFirst test conducted on May 18Led by DrEstablished in 1969 with headquartersIntroduction of telex service (1963)

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