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Scientists of Ancient India — Revision Notes

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

Scientists of Ancient India revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage: 3 topics in quick points.

63 questions42 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Mathematics and Astronomy

  • Baudhayan first calculated the value of pi.
  • What is known as Pythagoras theorem today is already found in Baudhayan's Sulva Sutra, written before Pythagoras' age.
  • Aryabhatta was a fifth century mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and physicist.
2

Science and Atomic Theory

  • Kanad was a sixth century scientist of the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy.
  • Kanad's original name was Aulukya.
  • He got the name Kanad because he was interested in minute particles called kana.
3

Medical Science and Yoga

  • Ayurveda is the indigenous system of medicine developed in ancient India.
  • Ayurveda means the science of good health and longevity of life.
  • Ayurveda helps in treatment of diseases and also in finding the causes and symptoms of diseases.

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Baudhayan was an ancient Indian mathematicianAryabhatta was a fifth century mathematicianBrahmgupta was a seventh century mathematicianBhaskaracharya was a twelfth century mathematicianMahaviracharya was a Jain guru

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Key topics in Scientists of Ancient India include Mathematics and Astronomy, Science and Atomic Theory, Medical Science and Yoga. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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