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NCERT Class 6 Social Science Ch 8 Unity in Diversity or Many in the One



Q 1. What is the meaning of " unity in diversity" in Indian context?
Ans. Despite different customs and traditions, India has a sense of unity.
Q 2. What is the primary uses of spices like turmeric and cumin in Indian cooking?
Ans. To enhance flavour and aroma.
Q 3. Who helps the Pandavas fight to Kauravas to recover their kingdom in Mahabharata?
Ans. Lord krishan.
Q 4. Name the staple food consumed in most parts of India?
Ans. Rice.

Q 5. We have diverse____throughout the year?
Ans. Festivals.
Q 6. How many languages were found to be used in India according to anthropological serves of India?
Ans. 1000.
Q 7. What survey was conducted by anthropologist survey of India called?
Ans. People of India project.
Q 8. What is an important aspect of Indian festivals as shown in text?
Ans. They share common themes despite different names.
Q 9. According to K.S singh the heroes of which Indian epic visited nearly every place in the country according to folklore?
Ans. The Mahabharata ( Pandava).
Q 10. What does "unity in diversity" mean in context of India?
Ans. It implies the coexistence of diverse linguistic, Cultural and social identities under one national identity.
Q 11. People in India speak different?
Ans. Languages.
Q 12. What are the two great Indian epics that narrate stories heroes fighting to restore dharma?
Ans. Ramayan and Mahabharata.

Q 13. Examples of both unity and diversity in Indian culture of two classical Indian arts were?
Ans. Architecture and classical arts.
Q 14. Panchatantra is an example of unity in diversity because?
Ans. It has been adapted into over 50 languages.
Q 15. Which community did the anthropologist K.G singh study in relation to the Mahabharta?
Ans. Tribal communities in the Northeast and Himalayan region.
Q 16. How did the British historian Vincent Smith describe India's diversity?
Ans. Bewildering diversity that prevents any unity.
Q 17. Name the famous types of silk saris in India?
Ans. Banarasi, Patan patola, Muga, Mysore and Kanjivaram.
Q 18. According to figure 8.1 which region eats kollam rice?
Ans. Kerala.
Q 19. How does the festivals of Makara Sankranti celebrate in many parts of India?
Ans. Beginning of harvest season.
Q 20. What kind of cloth is a sari traditionally made from?
Ans. Silk.