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History of Life on Earth

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Complete topic list for History of Life on Earth in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in History of Life on Earth

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1. Origin of the Universe and Earth

  • The whole universe formed probably 12 to 14 billion years ago because of a Big Bang.
  • The solar system came into existence 5-7 GY ago.
  • Earth formed about 4.5 GY ago.
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2. Origin of Life

  • Life on Earth is generally believed to have originated not before 4.0 GY and not later than 3.5 GY ago.
  • Life is accepted to have originated nearly 3.8 GY ago.
  • Cyanobacteria fossils dated 3.5 GY were found in Australia.
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3. Diversification of Life

  • Life on Earth started as simplest unicellular prokaryotic microorganisms.
  • For nearly 3 billion years, prokaryotes were the only life forms on Earth.
  • Prokaryotes are cells lacking a nucleus.
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4. Darwin and Natural Selection

  • Charles Darwin was a British naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
  • Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England on February 9, 1809.
  • He sailed on HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Life on Earth has changed over billions of years through origin, diversification, evolution, and human development

Formation of the universe and EarthOrigin of lifeEarly life formsDiversification of lifeDarwin and evolutionNeo-DarwinismLevels of organic evolutionExamples of natural selection

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What are the important topics in History of Life on Earth for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in History of Life on Earth include Major Events in Earth's History, History of Life on Earth - Complete Overview, History of Life on Earth Timeline. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in History of Life on Earth — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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