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Science and Technology in India — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

What Science and Technology in India covers in NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage · 2026-27

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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Key topics in Science and Technology in India include Ancient Indian Science, Medieval Scientific Developments, Modern Science and Technology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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