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Concept of Development — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science

What Concept of Development covers in NIOS Class 10 Home Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Home Science · 2026-27

Topics in Concept of Development

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1. Basic Concepts: Growth, Development, Maturation, and Learning

  • Growth means increase in weight, height or length, and body proportions.
  • Growth is quantitative and physical only.
  • Development means qualitative changes in physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and other aspects.
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2. Heredity, Environment, and Individual Differences

  • Heredity is what a person is born with.
  • Heredity provides the basis for human personality and is a specific combination of inherited genes.
  • Capabilities are determined by heredity, but their development depends on environmental opportunities.
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3. Principles of Development

  • Development involves change from conception till death.
  • Development follows a fixed pattern or sequence.
  • Two major directions of development are cephalo-caudal and proximodistal.
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4. Types of Development

  • Physical development is the most visible change in a child.
  • Physical development includes gross motor skills and fine motor skills.
  • Cognitive development includes thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and memory.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Development

GrowthMaturationLearningHeredityEnvironmentPrinciples of developmentTypes of developmentPhysical development

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What are the important topics in Concept of Development for NIOS Class 10 Home Science?
Key topics in Concept of Development include Basic Concepts: Growth, Development, Maturation, and Learning, Heredity, Environment, and Individual Differences, Principles of Development, Types of Development. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Concept of Development for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 61 practice questions on Concept of Development. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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