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Information Communication Technology (ICT) — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Science
What Information Communication Technology (ICT) covers in Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science · 2026-27
Topics in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
1
Introduction to ICT and Its Importance
- ICT includes communication devices, their usage, and related services
- The information explosion due to scientific advances requires ICT to prevent knowledge from becoming outdated
- ICT devices are used for producing, communicating, classifying, storing, and managing information
2
Computer Generations and Evolution
- Computers have evolved through five generations since 1946
- First generation (1946-1959): Used valves, large size, high electricity consumption, frequent shutdowns due to heat
- ENIAC was a famous first-generation computer
3
Computer Components and Memory Types
- Memory stores input data and computer-generated solutions
- Two main memory types: Internal and External
- Internal memory has two types: RAM and ROM
4
Operating System and Software Components
- Operating system provides communication between computer and user
- Also called DOS (Disk Operating System)
- Computer cannot work without an operating system
Key Concepts
ICT includes all communication devices likeComputers have evolved through five generationsTwo typesHardware consists of physical electronicA special program like DOS (Disk
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What are the important topics in Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Maharashtra Board Class 9 Science?
Key topics in Information Communication Technology (ICT) include Introduction to ICT and Its Importance, Computer Generations and Evolution, Computer Components and Memory Types, Operating System and Software Components. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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