Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India Class 11 Syllabus 2025

The theory paper is of 70 marks. There are nine units in the syllabus.

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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