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*points to remember for all Chapters, 1. All the given questions and answers are all equally important for upcoming test/exams., 2. The skipped questions will not be important for tests/exams., 3. Answers are to be written neatly by writing in Paragraphs(after two fingers) also without overwriting beyond the, margins., 4. All given Notes and exercise answers are to be written down and to be learnt right away., , CHAPTER – 23, UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY, , 5. a), , What do you mean by economic differences?, , Answer :, , Economic differences means differences in incomes of people which makes some, people rich and some people poor., , b), , What is the linguistic diversity of India?, , Answer :, , Linguistic diversity in India means the diversity which exist in the form of culture,, traditions, caste, community, region, religion, language, festivals, etc., , c), , What are the five main physical divisions of India?, , Answer :, i), ii), iii), iv), v), , The five main physical divisions of India are –, The Northern Mountains, The Northern Plains, The Peninsular Plateau, The Great Indian Desert and, The Coastal Plains and Islands( Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep)., , d), , Why is India known as a Secular Nation?, , Answer :, , India is known as a secular nation because the constitution of India declares, that each religion in the country should be given equal respect., , e), , Why is India called a land of Unity in diversity?, , Answer :, , In spite of the presence of a strong cultural, regional and religious differences,, there is a strong feeling of oneness among the people of India. That is why India is called, the land of Unity in Diversity.
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6. a), , What do you understand by the term Diversity?, , Answer :, , Diversity is the state of being varied or the state of being different from one another., It also means understanding that each individual is unique, also recognizing and, appreciating our individual differences., , c), , How are geography and diversity interrelated?, , Answer :, , India has a wide geographical diversity. There are five main physical divisions in, India. This varied topography influenced the climate and in turn the diet, dress, customs, , and culture of the people, thus creating a relationship between geography and diversity., e) How is diversity and tolerance linked?, Answer :, , Diversity is an integral part of our lives. It teaches us that there are different ways, of doing the same things. It adds to the richness of our society., Diversity teaches us to be tolerant and helps us respect people who may have, different religious beliefs, social customs or who may not have the same advantages as, we do., , Extra question:, Q., , ‘ India is a country of many diversities’. Explain giving examples., , Answer :, , One of the special features of India is that it is a country of many diversities., For example :1. We speak different languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Manipuri, Bengali, etc., More than 200 languages and more than 1600 dialects are spoken in our country., 2. We eat different kinds of food, celebrate different festivals, such as Christmas, Diwali,, Holi, etc., 3. We practice different religions such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, etc. and wear, different types of clothes.
