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Samacheer Class 6 Social Science - Understanding Diversity

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Book Back Questions 10IV. Answer the following questions 5V. Answer the following in detail 2I. Choose the correct answer 2III. Answer in brief 2
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1Book Back Questions10 questions
Q.1India consists of ……………. states and ……………. Union territories.v
  1. A. 27,9
  2. B. 29,7
  3. C. 28,7
  4. D. 28,9
Solution

(b) 29,7

Answer:

(b) 29,7

Q.2India is known as av
  1. A. Continent
  2. B. Subcontinent
  3. C. Island
  4. D. None of these
Solution

(b) Sub continent
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Answer:

(b) Sub continent
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Q.3Mawsynram, the land of highest rainfall is located in …………….v
  1. A. Manipur
  2. B. Sikkim
  3. C. Nagaland
  4. D. Meghalaya
Solution

(d) Meghalaya

Answer:

(d) Meghalaya

Q.4Which one of the following religion is not practised in Indiav
  1. A. Sikhism
  2. B. Islam
  3. C. Zoroastrianism
  4. D. Confucianism
Solution

(d) Confucianism

Answer:

(d) Confucianism

Q.5Recognised official languages of India, as per VUIth schedule of Indian constitution …………….v
  1. A. 25
  2. B. 23
  3. C. 22
  4. D. 26
Solution

(c) 2

Answer:

(c) 2

Q.6Onam festival celebrated inv
  1. A. Kerala
  2. B. Tamil Nadu
  3. C. Punjab
  4. D. Karnataka
Solution

(a) Kerala
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Answer:

(a) Kerala
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Q.7Mohiniyattam is a classical dance of …………….v
  1. A. Kerala
  2. B. Tamil Nadu
  3. C. Manipur
  4. D. Karnataka
Solution

(a) Kerala

Answer:

(a) Kerala

Q.8Discovery of India’ a book was written byv
  1. A. Rajaji
  2. B. V.O.C
  3. C. Nethaji
  4. D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Solution

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer:

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q.9The phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’ was coined by …………….v
  1. A. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. B. Ambedkar
  3. C. Mahathma Gandhi
  4. D. Rajaji
Solution

(a) JawahalalNehru

Answer:

(a) JawahalalNehru

Q.10V.A. Smith called India as __________v
  1. A. Great Democracy
  2. B. Unique land of diversities
  3. C. Ethnological museum
  4. D. Secular nation
Solution

(c) Ethnological museum

Answer:

(c) Ethnological museum

2IV. Answer the following questions5 questions
Q.1Define diversity.v
Solution

We, the Indians come from different backgrounds, belong to different cultures, worship in different ways. This is known as diversity.

Answer:

We, the Indians come from different backgrounds, belong to different cultures, worship in different ways. This is known as diversity.

Q.2What are the types of diversity?v
Solution

Landform and lifestyle diversity
Social diversity
Religious diversity
Linguistic diversity
Cultural diversity
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Answer:

Landform and lifestyle diversity
Social diversity
Religious diversity
Linguistic diversity
Cultural diversity
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Q.4Write the names of three major festivals celebrated in India.v
Solution

Deepavali
Christmas
Ramzan

Answer:

Deepavali
Christmas
Ramzan

Q.5List out some of the classical dances of India,v
Solution

Tamil Nadu – Bharatanatyam
Kerala – Kathakali
Karnataka – Yakshagana
Odisha – Odissi
Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi
Manipur – Manipuri
Assam – Sattriya

Answer:

Tamil Nadu – Bharatanatyam
Kerala – Kathakali
Karnataka – Yakshagana
Odisha – Odissi
Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi
Manipur – Manipuri
Assam – Sattriya

Q.6Why is India called the land of unity in diversity?v
Solution

Though diversity is visible in every aspect of life in India, we are united by the spirit of patriotism.

Answer:

Though diversity is visible in every aspect of life in India, we are united by the spirit of patriotism.

3V. Answer the following in detail2 questions
Q.1Explain Linguistic diversity and cultural diversity.v
Solution

Linguistic Diversity:
According to the census of India 2001, India has 122 major languages and 1599 other languages.
Four major Indian language families are Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Austroasiatic, and Sino Tibetian. Tamil is the oldest Dravidian language.
Historically, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British, the Danish and the French came to India for trade and their occupation of India or some parts of it has left behind a certain impact upon the culture and language of the people.
In due course, English has emerged as an important language and a medium of instruction in schools and colleges.
(It is widely used in official communication and daily life.
Cultural Diversity:
The term ‘culture’ refers to the customs and practices of people, their language, their dress code, cuisine, religion, social habits, music, art, and architecture.
The culture of a group of people is reflected in their social behaviour and interactions.
The group identity fostered by social patterns is unique to a group.
Art and architecture are an integral part of every community.
It develops as a part of the culture and tradition of a community.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Answer:

Linguistic Diversity:
According to the census of India 2001, India has 122 major languages and 1599 other languages.
Four major Indian language families are Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Austroasiatic, and Sino Tibetian. Tamil is the oldest Dravidian language.
Historically, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British, the Danish and the French came to India for trade and their occupation of India or some parts of it has left behind a certain impact upon the culture and language of the people.
In due course, English has emerged as an important language and a medium of instruction in schools and colleges.
(It is widely used in official communication and daily life.
Cultural Diversity:
The term ‘culture’ refers to the customs and practices of people, their language, their dress code, cuisine, religion, social habits, music, art, and architecture.
The culture of a group of people is reflected in their social behaviour and interactions.
The group identity fostered by social patterns is unique to a group.
Art and architecture are an integral part of every community.
It develops as a part of the culture and tradition of a community.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Social Science Guide Civics Term 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity

Q.2“‘India is a land of diversity, yet we are all united”. Explain.v
Solution

Diversity is visible in every aspect of life in India.
Even then, we are united by the spirit of patriotism.
Symbols such as the National Flag and National Anthem remind us of our great nation and need to stay united.
We come together when we celebrate Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanthi every year.
India has a multi-cultural society.
India evolved as a single nation through common beliefs, customs, and cultural practices.
The freedom struggle and the drafting of our constitution stand as ample evidence , to the spirit of unity of India.

Answer:

Diversity is visible in every aspect of life in India.
Even then, we are united by the spirit of patriotism.
Symbols such as the National Flag and National Anthem remind us of our great nation and need to stay united.
We come together when we celebrate Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanthi every year.
India has a multi-cultural society.
India evolved as a single nation through common beliefs, customs, and cultural practices.
The freedom struggle and the drafting of our constitution stand as ample evidence , to the spirit of unity of India.

4I. Choose the correct answer2 questions
Q.1The oldest Dravidian language is …………….v
  1. A. Hindi
  2. B. Tamil
  3. C. Sanskrit
  4. D. Telugu
Solution

(b) Tamil

Answer:

(b) Tamil

Q.3Tamil was declared as a classical language in …………….v
  1. A. 2002
  2. B. 2004
  3. C. 2012
  4. D. 2008
Solution

(b) 2004

Answer:

(b) 2004

5III. Answer in brief2 questions
Q.4Name the religions which flourish in India.v
Solution

Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism flourish in India.

Answer:

Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Zoroastrianism flourish in India.

Q.7Mention any four folk dances of India.v
Solution

Tamil Nadu – Karagattam, Oyillattam, Kummi, Thappattam
Kerala – Mohiniattam
Punjab – Bhangra
Gujarat – Dandia

Answer:

Tamil Nadu – Karagattam, Oyillattam, Kummi, Thappattam
Kerala – Mohiniattam
Punjab – Bhangra
Gujarat – Dandia