Chap-1 Understanding Diversity along with worksheet Q1.One Word or two-
a. Name the Tibetan national epic-
ans. Kesar Saga.
b. Who brought Christianity to India?
ans. St. Thomas.
c. Name the utensil used for frying by Kerala people-
ans. Cheenachatti.
d. Who coined the phrase unity in. diversity?
ans. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
e. Name the book written by him-
ans. The Discovery of India.
f. Who composed our National Anthem-
ans. Rabindranath Tagore.
Q2.Define -
a. Society- Collection of people living together in a society is known as Society.
b. Culture- Culture is the 'Way of living ' of groups of people of a country or society.It include ideas,beliefs,customs,art,religion, music,dance, food habits and festivals they celebrate.
c. Diversity- Diversity is wide variety of something. E.g_ food, language, religion, dance,music etc.
Ques2. Answers the following questions-
a. Draw a list of the different festivals celebrated in your locality.
ans. Diwali, Holi, Krishna Janmashtami, Shivratri,Id and Christmas.
b. What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life?
ans. India is a land of diversity where people follow and practice various customs, religion and traditions.This diversity adds to our knowledge, tolerance,peace, happiness and brotherhood in our lives.Thus brings harmony and prosperity in our country.
c. Do you think the term "unity in diversity" is an appropriate term to describe India?What do you think Nehru is trying to say about Indian unity in the sentence quoted from his book The Discovery of India?
ans. Yes, I think it is an appropriate term to describe India because inspite of following different traditions, religions, cultural backgrounds, speaking different languages Indian people are united.
Nehru ji is trying to say that tolerance is deeply rooted in citizens of India.They all are united, no matter how diverse our country is.
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