3. Building Construction in IndiaBuilding Construction in India
Indians had the knowledge of manufacturingIndians had the knowledge of manufacturing
Building construction material by the time ofBuilding construction material by the time of
Mohen-jo-daro and Harappa civilization.Mohen-jo-daro and Harappa civilization.
Residential houses,temples,forts and otherResidential houses,temples,forts and other
buildings were built in different forms and stylebuildings were built in different forms and style
architecture,architecture,
Kilned bricks were used in constructions andKilned bricks were used in constructions and
they were manufactured in a scientific way.they were manufactured in a scientific way.
4. Town Planning Skills Of IndiaTown Planning Skills Of India
Town planning skills majestically flourisedTown planning skills majestically flourised
by 3000 BC in India. A typically style ofby 3000 BC in India. A typically style of
Indian town comprised of:-Indian town comprised of:-
1.Broad ways1.Broad ways
2.Street running from north to south or2.Street running from north to south or
east to west.east to west.
3.Centrally located temple square.3.Centrally located temple square.
4.Underground drainage systems.4.Underground drainage systems.
5.Well planned sectors of residential5.Well planned sectors of residential
areas.areas.
5. First constructed Dam of the worldFirst constructed Dam of the world
• First constructed dam in the world is theFirst constructed dam in the world is the
“Kallanai Dam”“Kallanai Dam” in India,and is still able toin India,and is still able to
store water and regulate water. Evenstore water and regulate water. Even
today, the water stored, regulated andtoday, the water stored, regulated and
collected at this dam is being used forcollected at this dam is being used for
agriculture.agriculture.
6. Saga Agastya-Generation ofSaga Agastya-Generation of
ElectricityElectricity
Saga Agastya in his book “Agastya Samhita”Saga Agastya in his book “Agastya Samhita”
had explained a simple method of generatinghad explained a simple method of generating
electricity. The modern method battery cellelectricity. The modern method battery cell
looks like Agastya’s battery cell in many ways.looks like Agastya’s battery cell in many ways.
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Agastya had used the following material forAgastya had used the following material for
generating electricity.generating electricity.
1.one mud pot1.one mud pot
2.A copper plate2.A copper plate
3.copper sulphaste3.copper sulphaste
4.Wet saw dust4.Wet saw dust
5.Zine amalgam5.Zine amalgam
Agastya in his book explains that if electricityAgastya in his book explains that if electricity
generated from 100 pots is thrown on water,generated from 100 pots is thrown on water,
then the water splits into Hydrogen andthen the water splits into Hydrogen and
Oxygen.Oxygen.
8. ‘‘Paper'Paper' an Indianan Indian
InventionInvention
• It was decided by certain historians thatIt was decided by certain historians that
‘paper’ was introduced into India in the 10‘paper’ was introduced into India in the 10thth
century A.D.. But there are evidences tocentury A.D.. But there are evidences to
proof that Indians have made paper fromproof that Indians have made paper from
cotton and used much before.cotton and used much before.
• In “ Yajnavalka Smriti” of 4In “ Yajnavalka Smriti” of 4thth
century B.C. incentury B.C. in
chapter 1:319 it is mentioned that the wordchapter 1:319 it is mentioned that the word
‘Pata’ was used for writing material made‘Pata’ was used for writing material made
from cotton.from cotton.
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• Itsing, a Chinese traveler who visited IndiaItsing, a Chinese traveler who visited India
between 671 and 695 A.D. said that inbetween 671 and 695 A.D. said that in
India even a common man uses paperIndia even a common man uses paper
that Indians use paper, silk to draw thethat Indians use paper, silk to draw the
images of their gods.images of their gods.
10. Wireless Technology andWireless Technology and
J.C. Bose of IndiaJ.C. Bose of India
World’s first inventor of wirelessWorld’s first inventor of wireless
technology is professor Jagadish Chandratechnology is professor Jagadish Chandra
Bose of India.Bose of India.
In the year 1895, J.C. Bose in theIn the year 1895, J.C. Bose in the
presence of Calcutta public had blastedpresence of Calcutta public had blasted
the gunpowder and made a bell ring whichthe gunpowder and made a bell ring which
was 9 mile away and thus demonstratedwas 9 mile away and thus demonstrated
wireless transmission. About which anwireless transmission. About which an
international magazine called “Electrician”international magazine called “Electrician”
had reported during that time.had reported during that time.
11. Textile Technology and IndiaTextile Technology and India
Since ancient times only Indians hadSince ancient times only Indians had
the knowledge of growing cotton,the knowledge of growing cotton,
weaving it into cloths and clothesweaving it into cloths and clothes
into dresses and wearing them.into dresses and wearing them.
In Vedas we find details about cottonIn Vedas we find details about cotton
growing and cotton weaving. There isgrowing and cotton weaving. There is
a mention of “Grusthayudha” a seera mention of “Grusthayudha” a seer
who had grown cotton plants andwho had grown cotton plants and
made thread from cotton.made thread from cotton.
12. Agriculture of IndiaAgriculture of India
Facts about India Agriculture:Facts about India Agriculture:
During the year 2005-06, India has producedDuring the year 2005-06, India has produced
209.3 million tons of food grains.209.3 million tons of food grains.
India has the largest cultivable area in theIndia has the largest cultivable area in the
world.world.
With a production of 85 and 72 million tons ofWith a production of 85 and 72 million tons of
Rice and Wheat respectively (for the yearRice and Wheat respectively (for the year
2004-05) India stands first in the world.2004-05) India stands first in the world.
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1.1 million tons Basmati Rice and 3.64 million1.1 million tons Basmati Rice and 3.64 million
tons of other varieties of rice were exported intons of other varieties of rice were exported in
the year 2004-05,which is a growth rate ofthe year 2004-05,which is a growth rate of
45%.45%.
Buffer stock of food grains of India stands atBuffer stock of food grains of India stands at
23.06 million tons.23.06 million tons.
14. Vegetable production of INDIAVegetable production of INDIA
India ranks second in the world inIndia ranks second in the world in
vegetable production.vegetable production.
India produced 90 million tons ofIndia produced 90 million tons of
vegetables during the year 2004.vegetables during the year 2004.
15. Fruit Production of INDIAFruit Production of INDIA
With a production of 47.5 million tons, India isWith a production of 47.5 million tons, India is
largest fruit producer of the world.largest fruit producer of the world.
World fruit production share of the India isWorld fruit production share of the India is
10%.10%.
India is the second biggest exporter of fruits inIndia is the second biggest exporter of fruits in
the world.the world.
India is No. one exporter of mangoes andIndia is No. one exporter of mangoes and
Bananas in the world.Bananas in the world.
16. Fish and Meat production ofFish and Meat production of
INDIAINDIA
India is sixth in the fish production of theIndia is sixth in the fish production of the
world.world.
India ranks seventh in meat productionIndia ranks seventh in meat production..
17. Milk and Egg ProductionMilk and Egg Production
India ranksIndia ranks firstfirst in milk production of thein milk production of the
world.world.
India produced 88 million tons of milk.India produced 88 million tons of milk.
In the world production of eggs stood at 40.4In the world production of eggs stood at 40.4
million tons in the year 2003.million tons in the year 2003.
In production of eggs India ranks Fifth.In production of eggs India ranks Fifth.
18. Tea production ofTea production of INDIAINDIA
India ranks first in the world both inIndia ranks first in the world both in
the production and consumption ifthe production and consumption if
Tea.Tea.
19. Commercial Crops Production ofCommercial Crops Production of
INDIAINDIA
India ranks first in the production ofIndia ranks first in the production of
commercial crops like Sugercane,Cotton,Jutecommercial crops like Sugercane,Cotton,Jute
etc in the world.etc in the world.
India is the world’s largest producer ofIndia is the world’s largest producer of
Tobacco.Tobacco.
India also ranks First in the world, in theIndia also ranks First in the world, in the
production of coconut,pie,turmeric and spices.production of coconut,pie,turmeric and spices.
20. Astronomy-INDIA’S TalentAstronomy-INDIA’S Talent
Vedas and some ancient text of astronomy ofVedas and some ancient text of astronomy of
India were the First to have said that Earth isIndia were the First to have said that Earth is
roundround
21. Which is at the CentreWhich is at the Centre
Vedic knowledge has proclaimed that Sun isVedic knowledge has proclaimed that Sun is
at the centre of the universe and with its forceat the centre of the universe and with its force
of attraction it is holding all the planets.of attraction it is holding all the planets.
22. Worlds First SurgeonWorlds First Surgeon
Sushruta in 500 B.C wrote a book onSushruta in 500 B.C wrote a book on
Ayurveda called “Sushruta Samhita”.In thisAyurveda called “Sushruta Samhita”.In this
text methods of surgery has been explainedtext methods of surgery has been explained
23. Automobile IndustryAutomobile Industry
First in production of Motor-cycles.First in production of Motor-cycles.
Second in production of Tractors and twoSecond in production of Tractors and two
wheelers.wheelers.
Fourth in production of Cars.Fourth in production of Cars.
First in the production of automobile spares.First in the production of automobile spares.
25. Film IndustryFilm Industry
Highest producer of films.Highest producer of films.
Highest number of Cinema halls.Highest number of Cinema halls.
26. Textile IndustryTextile Industry
First in textile production.First in textile production.
First in production of readymade garments.First in production of readymade garments.
27. Great PersonalitiesGreat Personalities
C.V Raman(1888-1920)C.V Raman(1888-1920)
Awarded Nobel prize for his discovery calledAwarded Nobel prize for his discovery called
‘Raman Effects’‘Raman Effects’
28. Ramanujam(1887-1920)
He is considered as the 20th
century’s
Mathematical Genius par Excellency by the
world scientific community.
29. APJ Abdul Kalam(1931-)
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna,India’s
highest civilian honour.
He is Aerospace Engineer.
He served as the 11th
President of India from
2002 to 2007.
30. Indian Industrialists
Tata Group
Jamshedji Tata is the founder of Tata
Industrial Empire. Now Tata Group has 96
major companies, establishment in 6
continents and 40 countries.
31. R.Narayana Murthy(Infosys)
R.Narayana is often called as the ‘Indian Bill
Gates’.
In 2005 he had been ranked as the 8th
most
reputed industrialists of the world.
32. Ajim Premji(Wipro)
Wipro is the biggest H/R centre of the
software world.
Ajim premji is one of the top 25 industrialists
of the world according the Fortune Magazine.
33. Dhirubhai Ambani (Reliance)
Dhirubhai Ambani is famously known as
“Dhirubhai” throughout India.
With a very small capital of rupees 15,000 he
established ‘Reliance industry', a textile unit.
Today Reliance Industry is the biggest
business organization.
