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Measurement In Science and Technology — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

What Measurement In Science and Technology covers in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech · 2026-27

Topics in Measurement In Science and Technology

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1. Meaning and Need of Measurement

  • Measurement means counting the number of times a chosen scale or standard is used.
  • A physical quantity must be written as a number along with a unit.
  • Measurement is necessary in daily life, trade, science, travel, sports, stitching, and cooking.
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2. Ancient and Historical Units

  • Early measurements used parts of the human body such as digit, foot, cubit, hand span, fathom, and pace.
  • Body-based units were arbitrary, inaccurate, and different from person to person.
  • The Egyptians solved the problem of accurate length measurement around 3000 B.C. by using the standard cubit.
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3. Modern Measurement Systems and SI Units

  • The metric system began after the French Revolution and supported decimal-based measurement.
  • The Metre Convention was signed in 1875 for worldwide adoption of the metric system.
  • The SI system was adopted at the 11th CGPM in 1960.
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4. Derived Units and Special Names

  • Derived units are obtained from base units.
  • Area, volume, speed, acceleration, density, work, force, pressure, energy, and power are derived quantities.
  • Some derived units have special names for convenience.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Measurement as the foundation of science, technology, and standardized physical quantities

MeasurementUnitNeed for measurementAncient body-based unitsAncient Indian unitsStandardizationSI systemBase SI units

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What are the important topics in Measurement In Science and Technology for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Measurement In Science and Technology include Meaning and Need of Measurement, Ancient and Historical Units, Modern Measurement Systems and SI Units, Derived Units and Special Names. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on Measurement In Science and Technology. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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