Science and Technology in India
NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage
Step-by-step guide to study Science and Technology in India in NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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Learn the Theory
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Ganita was the general name for mathematics and included Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Astronomy and Astrology.
- Rekha Ganita means Geometry and Bija Ganita means Algebra.
- Aryabhatta gave a scientific explanation of eclipses and wrote Aryabhattiya with 121 verses.
- Madrasas and maktabs were important centres of learning in the medieval period.
- Hamsadeva compiled Mrga-pasi-sastra in the thirteenth century.
- Jahangir observed plants and animals and described 36 species of animals and 57 plants.
- The Department of Science and Technology was set up in 1971.
- India produces 135 million tonnes of foodgrains today compared to 50 million tonnes thirty years ago.
- ICAR has seventy three agricultural, thirty two veterinary, eight agricultural engineering and one dairy colleges.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Aryabhatta discovered zero and Brahmagupta discovered algebra.
Aryabhatta explained eclipses using the demon theory.
Aryabhatta and the satellite Aryabhatta are the same person or the same thing.
Memory Tips
Ganita includes Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Astronomy, and Astrology
Rekha Ganita means Geometry and Bija Ganita means Algebra
Aryabhatta explained eclipses scientifically
Aryabhattiya contains 121 verses
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