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Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Maths

What Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures covers in NIOS Class 10 Maths: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Maths syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Maths · 2026-27

Topics in Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures

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1. Core Formula Set for Plane Figures

  • Rectangle, square, triangle, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezium, circle, sector, and circular path are the main figures covered.
  • A rectangle uses perimeter 2(l+b) and area lb.
  • A square uses perimeter 4a, area a^2, and diagonal a√2.
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2. Heron's Formula and Triangle Problems

  • Heron's Formula is used when the three sides of a triangle are known.
  • The semi-perimeter is not the perimeter; it is half of it.
  • Example with sides 5 cm, 6 cm, and 7 cm gives area 6√6 cm².
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3. Rectangular Paths, Cross Paths, and Composite Rectilinear Figures

  • A rectangular path around a rectangle is found by outer area minus inner area.
  • For a path of width w around a rectangle of dimensions l × b, area = (l+2w)(b+2w) − lb.
  • Two cross paths through the middle of a rectangle have area w(l+b) − w².
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4. Circles, Circular Paths, and Sector Formulas

  • The area of a circle is πr².
  • The circumference of a circle is 2πr.
  • Aryabhata (476–550 AD) gave π ≈ 62832/20000 = 3.1416.

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Central concept: Perimeter and area of plane figures

PerimeterAreaHeron's FormulaComposite plane figuresRectangular pathsCircle and circular pathSector

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What are the important topics in Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures for NIOS Class 10 Maths?
Key topics in Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures include Core Formula Set for Plane Figures, Heron's Formula and Triangle Problems, Rectangular Paths, Cross Paths, and Composite Rectilinear Figures, Circles, Circular Paths, and Sector Formulas. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Perimeters And Areas Of Plane Figures. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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