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Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Entrepreneurship

What Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver covers in NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship · 2026-27

Topics in Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver

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1. Meaning of Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship

  • Entrepreneurship is a creative process.
  • It leads to new products, new processes, new knowledge, improved products and services, and better ways of manufacturing with fewer resources.
  • When innovation solves social problems, it is called social entrepreneurship.
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2. Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurs

  • Ambitious: Social entrepreneurs are highly ambitious and do not accept the status quo.
  • Social Catalysts: They act as change agents for society.
  • Innovative: They solve problems through new ideas and methods.
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3. Social Entrepreneur and Traditional/Commercial Entrepreneur

  • Social Entrepreneur - Objective: Identify and address long-term social issues.
  • Traditional/Commercial Entrepreneur - Objective: Identify and address unfulfilled market gaps.
  • Social Entrepreneur - Driving force: Create social value and bring positive change in society.
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4. Steps in Social Entrepreneurship

  • Step 1: Identify various problems and select one according to expertise and interest.
  • Step 2: Look for techniques and resources, both human and others, to find alternate solutions.
  • Step 3: Find as many different ways as possible for solving the problem.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Entrepreneurship as a creative process that uses innovation to solve social problems and create social value

Creativity and innovationSocial entrepreneurshipCharacteristics of social entrepreneursSocial entrepreneur and commercial entrepreneurSteps in social entrepreneurshipRole of innovation in solving social problemsReal-life case studies

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What are the important topics in Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship?
Key topics in Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver include Meaning of Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship, Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneur and Traditional/Commercial Entrepreneur, Steps in Social Entrepreneurship. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 88 practice questions on Entrepreneur as an Innovator and Problem Solver. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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