Chapter Test: Diversity - 2 - CTET & State TET MCQ

Desert lands with extremely low temperatures are called cold deserts like Antarctica, which is the largest cold desert in the world. Ladakh in India is a cold desert that lies in the Great Himalayas on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known as Khapa-chan, which means snow land.

Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

The climate in Ladakh is very cold so the water of ponds, and rivers freezes and becomes snow.

Inequality comes when people doesn't have opportunities or resources that are available to others.

Ladakh India produces the finest Pashmina (Cashmere) wool in the world, coming from the Changthang plateau of Ladakh region of J&K State. Pashmina wool is produced by Changra (Pashmina) goat in Ladakh and Chegu breed of goat in the eastern parts of Himalayas.

Despite of all differences, we should stand together in unity as India upholds the values of integrity and secularism.

The cultural diversity refers to differences among people because of their racial or ethnic backgrounds, language, dress and traditions.

A dzo is a hybrid between the yak and domestic cow. The word dzo technically refers to a male hybrid, while a female is known as a dzomo or zoom. In Mongolian it is called king.

Buddhism reached Tibet from India via Ladakh, leaving a large impression within the artist heritage of the country. Within Ladakh both the Islam and Buddhist are practiced and visually represented through the architecture of either the mosque or gompa.

• Geographical features:

  • Kerala: Coastal state, tropical climate, lush greenery, backwaters, beaches.
  • Ladakh: Cold desert in the Himalayas, high altitude, mountains, glaciers.

• Biological features:

  • Kerala: Diverse flora and fauna, high rainfall, supports a variety of plant and animal life.
  • Ladakh: Sparse vegetation due to cold and dry climate, limited wildlife adapted to high altitude.

• Historical features:

  • Kerala: Rich history with trade links, ancient kingdoms, Dravidian culture.
  • Ladakh: Influenced by Tibetan culture and Buddhism, history of trade routes along the Himalayas.