DIVERSITY CLASS VI

                                  

Social and political life (VI)

                     Diversity

What is diversity?

Diversity is the differences or variations in religion, language and culture.

What is unity?

Unity is the coming together of people under one theme. For example,we all are Indians and this is the unity of us as a citizen of India.

Unity in diversity

There are so many differences in our society. But , we live as United one . This is called as the unity in diversity. For example, the people of our country follows different types of cultures, traditions, languages, religions as well as festivals. Some people lives in hill area and some are in plans. The people of different region wear different types of dresses. But, all the people are identified as a citizen of the country.

What are the reasons of diversity:

Various reasons of diversity are:

1) Traditions: Traditions that we follows is a  cause of diversity.

2) Regional differences: Regional differences in another cause of diversity.

3) Food pattern: The availability of food in a particular region also sets a pattern of food preferences. People of different regions enjoys different types of foods. It creates diversity.

4) Religious Belief: Different people believe in different forms of God. They have different faiths and follow different rituals and customs. They follow different types of religions like, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christian, Islam etc. It also creates diversity.

 

Characteristics of Diversity:The main characteristics of diversity are-

1)Languages : the people of different  regions speaks different languages. For example, in Punjab people speak Punjabi,Bengali in West Bengal , Tamil in Tamil Nadu, Telegu in Andhra Pradesh, Kannada in Karnataka, Malayalam in Kerala etc.

2) Religions: There are  many religions in India.For example, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity etc. It makes our society as diverse society.

3) Festivals: Different festivals are celebrated across the country. They are - 

                 a) Religion based: Dussehra, Diwali, Holi, Eid-ul-zuha, Eid-ul-fitr are religion based festivals.

                 b)Regional Festivals: These festivals are celebrated in various regions. For example, Bihu is celebrated in Assam, Onam in Kerala and Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Baisakhi in Punjab, etc.

        c) National Festivals: The nation celebrates its Independence Day and the Republic Day as national festivals with lots of pomp and show. These are organised to commemorate the birth of independent India and the making of the Republic by adopting its own constitution.

4) Dance and music: People have been following different form of dances and music.

                      a)Dances: Some dance forms of India are Kathak , Kathakali in Kerala, Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh, Bharatanatyam  in Tamil Nadu , Manipuri in Manipur, Bihu in Assam, Lavani from Maharashtra, Garba from Gujrat, Bhangra from Punjab, Ghoomar from Rajasthan etc.

                      b) Music: The musical patterns are also varied. The Carnatic music finds its roots in the southern parts of India whereas the Hindustani music finds its origins in the northern parts of India.

5) Dresses:The major different forms of dresses are salwar kameez in Punjab, ghagra katchli in Rajasthan, lehnga choli in Gujrat, lungi in south India, Kurta pyjama in central India, dhoti kurta in West Bengal  and northeastern parts of the country. 

6) Food: People from different parts of the country have different tastes and different pattern of food preferences.  For example, people of south India eat rice, dosa, idli, sambhar, vada etc.

7) Arts and Paintings: The arts and paintings of people vary with the region, flora and fauna are different so are different so are the motifs and themes. The choice of colours is also different. 

 

          These are the main characteristics of diversity.

 

SOME IMPORTANT  QUESTIONS:

1) List four major reasons for diversity in India.

Ans: The four major reasons for diversity in India are - 

          a) Traditions

           b)Regional Differences

           c) Food Pattern

           d) Religious Belief.

2)How many languages have been recognised by our constitution?

Ans: There are 22 languages have been recognised by our constitution.

3) List all the religions that are followed in India.

Ans: The religions that are followed in India are -

a) Hinduism

b) Islam

c) Sikhism

d) Jainism

e) Buddhism

f) Christianity etc.

4) Where is Bihu celebrated?

Ans: Bihu is celebrated in Assam.

5) Name two national festivals of India.

Ans: a) Independence Day.

         b) Republic Day.

6) What are the major food items of south India?

Ans:The major food items of south India are-

rice, dosa, idli, sambhar, vada etc.

7) What are the popular painting themes of Rajasthan?

Ans: The popular painting themes of Rajasthan are more of valour and legends of kings.

 

8) In which part of India Gods and religious deities are depicted in paintings?

Ans: In the south part of India Gods and religious deities are depicted in paintings.

9) What are the major themes of paintings of northeast India?

Ans: The major themes of paintings of northeast India are- rivers, hills, tea gardens etc.

10) Who coined the term " Unity in Diversity"? 

Ans: The term "Unity in Diversity" was coined by Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru.

11) Name two epics of India.

Ans: The two epics of India are Ramayana and Mahabharata.

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12) In which state are the Jain Temples of Dilwara located?

Ans: The Dilwara Temple is located in Rajasthan.

13) What is Ajmer famous for?

Ans: Ajmer is famous for the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

 

 14) What is the importance of langar in Gurudwaras?

Ans: In Gurudwaras the famous Guru ka langar or common kitchen system serves food to everyone irrespective of their religion.

15) In which part of India is Kerala located?

Ans: Kerala is located in the southeastern part of India.

16) Name the spices for which Kerala is famous for?

Ans: Pepper, cardamom, Tea, coffee, rubber, cocunut, rice etc.