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NIOS · Class 10 · Economics

What What is Economics covers in NIOS Class 10 Economics: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Economics syllabus.

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3 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in What is Economics

1

Meaning of Economics

  • Economics has been understood in different ways over time.
  • Late eighteenth and early nineteenth century scholars viewed economics as the science of wealth.
  • This view focused on the nature and causes of wealth and its creation by individuals and nations.
2

Branches of Economics

  • The study of Economics is divided into two distinct branches: Micro Economics and Macro Economics.
  • Micro means very small.
  • Micro economics studies economic decisions taken by a single individual at a very small level.
3

Positive and Normative Economics

  • Positive economics deals with what is and what might happen.
  • Normative economics deals with what ought to be or what should be.
  • Positive economics is based on facts and figures.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Economics

Meaning of EconomicsBranches of EconomicsPositive EconomicsNormative Economics

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What are the important topics in What is Economics for NIOS Class 10 Economics?
Key topics in What is Economics include Meaning of Economics, Branches of Economics, Positive and Normative Economics. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise What is Economics for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 80 practice questions on What is Economics. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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