Scientists of Ancient India — Syllabus
NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage
What Scientists of Ancient India covers in NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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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.
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.
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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Central concept: Ancient Indian scientists and their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, science, medical science, Ayurveda, and Yoga
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