Chapter 11
Unity in Diversity: Life in Northeast India
Exercise – 1
1. By answering the following questions:
(a) What does diversity mean?
Answer: There are different varieties of caste, religion, language, food habits, customs, festivals and festivals among the people.
(b) What does unity mean?
Ans: Despite differences, together in peace, togetherness, mutual respect means unity.
(c) What is meant by unity through diversity?
Answer: A society or a state that keeps its differences intact among people of different castes, religions, languages, etc., is called unity through diversity.
2. Some aspects of India's diversity include:
Answer: Diversity of caste, religion, language
Eating habits, grooming
festival
Dance-song and culture
3. Taking India's geographical diversity as an example:
Answer: The high Himalayas in the north, the vast ocean in the south
To the east is a more rainy region, to the west is a vast desert
Mountains, plains, coastal areas, and dense forests
Exercise – 2
1. By answering the following questions:
(a) India is called a secular country?
Answer: All religions are respected equally in India, no religion is recognized as a national religion. That is why India is called a secular country.
(b) Name the two festivals celebrated during Makra Sankranti:
Answer: Asmat: Magh Bihu
Tamil Nadu: Pongal
(c) What languages do people speak in the area you live in?
Answer: (This answer may vary by region; below is a general answer)
- There are people who speak Assamese, Bengali, Hindi and other major languages in my region.
2. In the field of festivals, there is a similarity between buying patterns in India?
Answer: Festivals are celebrated with different names depending on the region, but the purpose, time, celebration method and food and drink of the festival are similar. For example, different states celebrate similar festivals during Makar Sankranti.
Additional Question Answer:
1. What is 'Mini India' in North-Eastern India?
Ans: Many races, languages, cultures, food habits, dance-songs, arts have their origin in the North-East region. This variety represents the complete diversity of India, hence the nickname 'Mini India'.
2. What are the main characteristics of North-East region?
Answer: High mountains and rivers
Mouchumi effect is more rainy
Fertile farmland
Lives of different ethnic groups
Its own language, songs, dances and variety of food
Development of industry, tea and textiles
3. Why does the communication system help the unity of the country?
Answer: Internet, post and rail services connect the different regions of India, allowing people to live in harmony with each other.
