class 6 civics.
NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Civics Social Science Chapter 1 Understanding Diversity.
Q1: Why India is
called a secular state?
Q2: Define Diversity ?
Ans:-
Diversity means "variety" and "being
different". It is a product of different geography, culture and
history.
Q3: What does diversity add to our lives?
Ans:-
Diversity adds a lot of things in human lives. For example. Diversity in the form of art and literature, clothes, food, festivals and
languages etc.
Q4: Explain the
main cause of diversity in India ?
Ans:-
THERE ARE 3 MAIN CAUSES OF DIVERSITY IN INDIA :-
1.
The migration of people is
the main cause of diversity.
2.
People migrated
in search of jobs, for new lands or for trade relation Few people migrated because of the natural
calamities like, drought and famine.
3.
War was also one of the important causes for the people
to migrate to a place
where they could live happily.
Q5: Define the
term 'Backwaters' ?
Ans:-
Q6: Write any two festivals celebrated
by the Muslims of India?
Ans:-
Q7: State three differences between the people of Ladakh and Kerala ?
Ans:
1.
The migration of people is
the main cause of diversity.
2.
People migrated
in search of jobs, for new lands or for trade relation Few people migrated because of the natural
calamities like, drought and famine.
3.
War was also one of the important causes for the people
to migrate to a place
where they could live happily.
Kerala
|
Ladakh
|
Kerala is a state It is
surrounded by the sea on one
side People
practise region such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism It is located
in the southernpart of
India
|
Ladakh is a region administered It is a cold
place surrounded with
mountains
People
practise Buddhism and Islam
It is located
in the northern part of
India
|
- LONG QUESTIONS :-
Q1: What is the
significance of the colour and chakra of Indian National Flag?
Ans:-
The saffron colour indicates the strength and courage of the country.
. The white in the centre marks the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our relation to soil, to the plant life here on which all other life depends. The Ashoka wheel in the centre is the wheel of law of dharma.
. The white in the centre marks the path of truth to guide our conduct. The green shows our relation to soil, to the plant life here on which all other life depends. The Ashoka wheel in the centre is the wheel of law of dharma.
Q2: Write short notes on Jallianwalla Bagh massacre.
Ans:-
The British Army
officer Dyer had commanded his troops to enter into the Jallianwalla Bagh on Baisakhi Day (April 13)
and opened fire without a
warning to the unarmed protestors, who were demanding an end to British
rule in India. Dyer's troops fired and killed hundreds and stopped only when
they ran out of ammunition. The
Bagh, enclosed from all four sides with buildings, had only one main entrance
that was blocked by Dyer's troops. Other smaller gates were locked and
people fleeing from the firing were shot. Many of them jumped to their death in
a well inside the garden.
Q3: What does Nehru tried to explain about India's unity in his book ''The Discovery of India?''
Ans:-
Nehru said that
India's unity is not something imposed from outside but that it is something
deeper and within its fold, the
widest tolerance of belief and custom is practiced and every variety
acknowledged and even encouraged.
Q4: Explain the theme of the book the “Discovery of India”?
Ans:-
The book gives a
complete view of Indian
history, philosophy and culture. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru studied the history of India
starting from the Indus civilisation to Aryans invasion and then to the
British rule. The effect of these people on Indian culture and their
incorporation to Indian society was examined in the book.
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