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In-Text Questions Chapter-Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ Class - 6 Subject-Social Science
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1. What is meant by ‘unity in diversity’ in the Indian scenario?
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It means that even though people in India have different languages, clothes, food, and customs, they all live together peacefully as one nation.
2. What aspects of India’s diversity are the most striking?
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3. How do we make out the unity underlying the diversity?
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4. As a class activity, make lists of (1) the birthplaces of at least 5 classmates and the birthplaces of their parents; (2) the students’ mother tongues and other languages known to them. Discuss the results in terms of diversity.
Answer: Class Activity (Birthplaces and Languages):
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- List where 5 classmates and their parents were born.
- Write down their mother tongues and other languages they know.
- Discuss how these show diversity in your classroom.
5. As a class activity, make a list of ingredients (grains, spices, etc.) that are used in your home.
Answer: Class Activity (Home Ingredients):
- List grains (like rice, wheat), spices (like turmeric, cumin), and pulses (like dal) used in your home.
- Compare the lists to see similarities and differences.
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Ingredients)
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Spices |
Pulses |
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Wheat |
Turmeric |
Moong Dal |
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Cumin |
Masoor Dal |
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Coriander |
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Jowar |
Cloves |
Kabuli Chana |
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Bajra |
Cardamom |
White Urad
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6. Take any one vegetable and think of the number of different dishes you can prepare with it.
Answer:
One Vegetable, Many Dishes:
- Example: Potato can be made into aloo paratha, samosa, potato curry, French fries, and chips.
- This shows how one vegetable can be used in different ways.
LET’S EXPLORE
7. Explain how the example of the sari reflects both unity and diversity (in 100-150 words).
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8. In the above pictures, can you recognise what a sari has been used for?
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Uses of a Sari:
- In the pictures, a sari is used for wearing, carrying things, shading from the sun, or as a cradle.
9. Are you aware of, or can you imagine, more uses for the sari?
Answer:
More Uses of a Sari:
- It can be used as a curtain, towel, blanket, or even a rope in emergencies.
10. Following the example of the sari, make a list of different styles you have seen for the dhoti — both as regards the fabric and the uses the dhoti can be put to. What conclusion can you draw?
Answer: Different Styles of Dhoti:
- The dhoti is worn differently in North and South India.
- It is made from cotton or silk and is used in rituals and daily life.
- Conclusion: Like the sari, the dhoti shows unity in its use but diversity in its styles.
LET’S EXPLORE
11. What is your favourite festival and how is it celebrated in your region? Do you know whether it is celebrated in any other part of India, maybe under a different name?
Answer: My Favorite Festival:
- Example: Diwali is celebrated with lights and sweets.
- It is also celebrated in other parts of India, like in West Bengal with Kali Puja.
Ask the Students to write according to their choice.
12. During October–November, many major festivals take place in India. Make a list of the few main ones and their various names in different parts of the country.
Answer:
October–November Festivals:
- Dussehra (Durga Puja in Bengal).
- Diwali (Festival of Lights).
- Bhai Dooj (Similar to Raksha Bandhan in some places).
LET’S EXPLORE
13. In a class discussion, try to identify the episode depicted in the painting shown in Fig. 8.6 above and important details associated with it.
Answer:
Episode in the Painting (Fig. 8.6):
- The painting may show an important story from the Ramayana or Mahabharata.
- Discuss which story it is and what moral lessons it teaches.
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Timeline and Sources of History
Chapter-5.
Chapter-6.
The Beginnings of Indian Civilization
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Chapter-8.
Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'
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Grassroots Democracy -Part 1:Governance
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