Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India Class 11 Syllabus 2025
The theory paper is of 70 marks. There are nine units in the syllabus.

Exam Structure
S. No. | Chapter | Marks |
1 | Astronomy in India | 13 |
2 | Chemistry in India | - |
3 | Indian Literature Part I | 15 |
4 | Indian Philosophical Systems | 14 |
5 | Indian Traditional Knowledge on Environmental Conservation | - |
6 | Life sciences (1): Ayurveda for life, health and well-being | 15 |
7 | Life sciences (2): the historical evolution of medical tradition in ancient India | 13 |
8 | Mathematics in India | - |
9 | Theatre and Drama in India | - |
Total | 70 |
Each module has a Survey Article, extracts from the Primary texts, exercises and activities. All the modules are to be covered during one year of study.
1. Astronomy in India
- Summarize the beginnings of the Indian Astronomy.
- Analyse the method of reading the Indian calendar/ Panchangam, Indian dates, each day’s nakshatra etc. And infer on their perfection of timings with reference to celestial occurrences like eclipses/ full moon/new moon and so on.
- Examine and Identify some of the nakshatras corelating the constellations on a clear night sky.
- Compare and contrast the Indian 12 Rishis and European Usi zodiac signs and summarize the commonalities and differences if any.
- Identify /locate some of the architectural marvels based on astronomical importance like Jantar Mantar and others.
- Present views on the ancient and modern methods of astronomical predictions.
2. Chemistry in India
For internal assessment only
3. Indian Literatures Part I
Introduction of Indian Literature
- Compare and contrast different genres in Indian literature.
- Critique the author’s style/ story.
- Cite specific examples of Indian cultural heritage being expressed in the books.
- Students will create products to demonstrate their appreciation for Indian Literature by expressing through different modes like a Journal/ E books/ Newspaper and other related products.
- Analyse the content of literary works and their connection with contemporary issues in society.
- Infer how these issues impact our society even today.
4. Indian Philosophical Systems
- Enlist the 9 systems of philosophy and the key features of each system
- Evaluate these systems on their application to ordinary or day to day lives of people
- Express their reflections on ethical goals in western thoughts and Indian thoughts of philosophy
- Present similarities and dissimilarities of systems
- Present the core ideas of different philosophers
- Tabulate the practical dimension of Indian philosophy
- Illustrate how philosophy has true democratization & civilizational value in India
5. Indian Traditional Knowledge on Environmental Conservation
For internal assessment only
6. Life Sciences - 1
Ayurveda for Life, Health and Well-being
- List the eight specific factors constituting a balanced diet and discuss how one would improve diet.
- Describe the Principles of ayurvedic healing
- Summarize what is the impact of diet and yoga on humans and how it requires to be modified depending on time and place.
- Present through research that Ayurveda dosage forms as prescribed in texts of Ayurveda have commonality with Health Information Portability Accountability Act, enforced in countries like USA
- Discuss and explain the difference between a happy life and a wholesome life
7. Life Sciences - 2
The historical evolution of medical tradition in ancient India
- Recall facts about the historical evolution of medical tradition in ancient India and its impact on society and individuals.
- Present the key concepts and developments in the evolution of medical tradition in ancient India.
- Express the historical context of medical tradition in varied formats of presentation.
- Summarize the various aspects of the medical tradition in ancient India and its impact on society and individuals.
- Evaluate the evidence and sources used to study the historical evolution of medical tradition in ancient India.
- Review /present views on the cultural awareness of the medical tradition in ancient India and its impact on society and individuals.
- Describe the historical evolution of medical tradition in ancient India through different presentation modes.
- Present the link between the history of medical tradition in ancient India with other subjects, such as philosophy, religion, and science.
- Express ideas on the unique diversity based on their understanding of the differences and similarities between the medical traditions of ancient India and other cultures.
- Summarize how the 8 branches of Ayurveda are used in the medical field today.
8. Mathematics in India
For internal assessment only
9. Theatre and Drama in India
For internal assessment only