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Science and Technology in India

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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3 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage

Topics in Science and Technology in India

1

Ancient Indian Science

  • Mathematics was known as Ganita and included Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Astronomy, and Astrology.
  • Geometry was called Rekha Ganita and Algebra was called Bija Ganita.
  • Astronomy and Astrology were included in Jyotisa.
2

Medieval Scientific Developments

  • During the medieval period, science developed along traditional lines and also under Islamic and European influence.
  • Maktabs and madrasas followed a set curriculum and received royal patronage.
  • Sheikh Abdullah and Sheikh Azzizullah headed the madrasas at Sambhal and Agra as specialists in Rational Sciences.
3

Modern Science and Technology

  • The government recognised the role of science and technology in national development.
  • The Second Five Year Plan stated that the most important single factor in promoting economic development is the community's readiness to apply modem science and technology.
  • The Department of Science and Technology was set up in 1971.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The growth of science and technology in India from ancient, medieval, and modern periods, and its role in national development

Ancient Indian scienceMedieval Indian scienceModern Indian scienceScientific heritage

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