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INTRODUCTION
The Indian National Flag flew, for the first time, to space in 1984 
when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went to space. The flag 
was attached as a medallion on the space suit of Rakesh 
Sharma. On being asked by Mrs Indira Gandhi how India 
looked from up there, he said 'saare jahan se achcha'.
Rakesh Sharma has one underlying concern. "I hope we don't 
export conflict from this planet into the others. None of the 
paradigms that define us here on earth-  the borders, the 
parochialism, the divide, should mar our presence in space". 
Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic? 
Recall more such moments.
  The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, •
Mount Everest on 29th  May 1953.
  When the National Anthem plays during Olympics. •
  ………………………………………………………. •
  …………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………….  •
Now read the passage given below.
A. UNITY IN DIVERSITY
A1.   Read about Rohan and Rajni's observation that the Indian identity is forged 
in diversity
 Rohan and Rajini are travelling in India, one from Gujarat to Mizoram, and the 
other from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. As they travel they notice the beauty and 
diversity of each region, and yet feel a strong palpable emotional connect. They 
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INTRODUCTION
The Indian National Flag flew, for the first time, to space in 1984 
when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went to space. The flag 
was attached as a medallion on the space suit of Rakesh 
Sharma. On being asked by Mrs Indira Gandhi how India 
looked from up there, he said 'saare jahan se achcha'.
Rakesh Sharma has one underlying concern. "I hope we don't 
export conflict from this planet into the others. None of the 
paradigms that define us here on earth-  the borders, the 
parochialism, the divide, should mar our presence in space". 
Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic? 
Recall more such moments.
  The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, •
Mount Everest on 29th  May 1953.
  When the National Anthem plays during Olympics. •
  ………………………………………………………. •
  …………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………….  •
Now read the passage given below.
A. UNITY IN DIVERSITY
A1.   Read about Rohan and Rajni's observation that the Indian identity is forged 
in diversity
 Rohan and Rajini are travelling in India, one from Gujarat to Mizoram, and the 
other from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. As they travel they notice the beauty and 
diversity of each region, and yet feel a strong palpable emotional connect. They 
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appreciate the idea that India is one land embracing many and that the Indian 
nation has a multitude of castes, creed, colour, conviction, culture, cuisine, 
costume and custom; and yet we are one. Everywhere they observe festivals 
dedicated to seasons and harvests. They feel heartened by the pride displayed 
during national festivals. They both return home with a feeling of being complete 
Indians having embraced every region that they travelled through.
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The Indian National Flag flew, for the first time, to space in 1984 
when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went to space. The flag 
was attached as a medallion on the space suit of Rakesh 
Sharma. On being asked by Mrs Indira Gandhi how India 
looked from up there, he said 'saare jahan se achcha'.
Rakesh Sharma has one underlying concern. "I hope we don't 
export conflict from this planet into the others. None of the 
paradigms that define us here on earth-  the borders, the 
parochialism, the divide, should mar our presence in space". 
Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic? 
Recall more such moments.
  The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, •
Mount Everest on 29th  May 1953.
  When the National Anthem plays during Olympics. •
  ………………………………………………………. •
  …………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………….  •
Now read the passage given below.
A. UNITY IN DIVERSITY
A1.   Read about Rohan and Rajni's observation that the Indian identity is forged 
in diversity
 Rohan and Rajini are travelling in India, one from Gujarat to Mizoram, and the 
other from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. As they travel they notice the beauty and 
diversity of each region, and yet feel a strong palpable emotional connect. They 
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appreciate the idea that India is one land embracing many and that the Indian 
nation has a multitude of castes, creed, colour, conviction, culture, cuisine, 
costume and custom; and yet we are one. Everywhere they observe festivals 
dedicated to seasons and harvests. They feel heartened by the pride displayed 
during national festivals. They both return home with a feeling of being complete 
Indians having embraced every region that they travelled through.
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A2.  During the journey, Rohan and Rajini, both note down the information they 
gather about the states they travel through. When they return they jot down 
this information. 
 Working with your partner, choose any one journey and complete the grid for 
them. You may access the internet or refer to books in the library to 
complete your grid.
  The states that they pass through. •
  The variety of languages they hear. •
  The local cuisines they enjoy. •
  The local handicrafts they buy for their family from each of the states they •
pass through.
  The weather they experience. •
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The Indian National Flag flew, for the first time, to space in 1984 
when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went to space. The flag 
was attached as a medallion on the space suit of Rakesh 
Sharma. On being asked by Mrs Indira Gandhi how India 
looked from up there, he said 'saare jahan se achcha'.
Rakesh Sharma has one underlying concern. "I hope we don't 
export conflict from this planet into the others. None of the 
paradigms that define us here on earth-  the borders, the 
parochialism, the divide, should mar our presence in space". 
Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic? 
Recall more such moments.
  The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, •
Mount Everest on 29th  May 1953.
  When the National Anthem plays during Olympics. •
  ………………………………………………………. •
  …………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………….  •
Now read the passage given below.
A. UNITY IN DIVERSITY
A1.   Read about Rohan and Rajni's observation that the Indian identity is forged 
in diversity
 Rohan and Rajini are travelling in India, one from Gujarat to Mizoram, and the 
other from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. As they travel they notice the beauty and 
diversity of each region, and yet feel a strong palpable emotional connect. They 
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appreciate the idea that India is one land embracing many and that the Indian 
nation has a multitude of castes, creed, colour, conviction, culture, cuisine, 
costume and custom; and yet we are one. Everywhere they observe festivals 
dedicated to seasons and harvests. They feel heartened by the pride displayed 
during national festivals. They both return home with a feeling of being complete 
Indians having embraced every region that they travelled through.
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A2.  During the journey, Rohan and Rajini, both note down the information they 
gather about the states they travel through. When they return they jot down 
this information. 
 Working with your partner, choose any one journey and complete the grid for 
them. You may access the internet or refer to books in the library to 
complete your grid.
  The states that they pass through. •
  The variety of languages they hear. •
  The local cuisines they enjoy. •
  The local handicrafts they buy for their family from each of the states they •
pass through.
  The weather they experience. •
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A3.  What conclusions do you draw from Rohan and Rajini's experience?
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A4. Present your conclusions to the class.
A5. Where are they from?
 Divide the class into six groups. Your teacher will read out from page 249 the 
conversation between four people talking about the Indian states they live 
in. As soon you think you know which region the first person is speaking 
about, ask your teacher to stop. If you are right your group gets a point. If you 
are wrong, all the other groups get a point and the teacher starts again. But 
your group isn't allowed to guess again for this region. Then listen to the 
other three speakers in the same way. Which group has got the most points 
at the end?
A6.   Look at the pictures given below. Decide in your group which regions the six 
photos probably come from. Explain why you think so and find out from your 
teacher if you were correct. Then write a short caption for each photograph. 
It can be serious or funny.
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The Indian National Flag flew, for the first time, to space in 1984 
when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went to space. The flag 
was attached as a medallion on the space suit of Rakesh 
Sharma. On being asked by Mrs Indira Gandhi how India 
looked from up there, he said 'saare jahan se achcha'.
Rakesh Sharma has one underlying concern. "I hope we don't 
export conflict from this planet into the others. None of the 
paradigms that define us here on earth-  the borders, the 
parochialism, the divide, should mar our presence in space". 
Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic? 
Recall more such moments.
  The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, •
Mount Everest on 29th  May 1953.
  When the National Anthem plays during Olympics. •
  ………………………………………………………. •
  …………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………… •
  ……………………………………………………….  •
Now read the passage given below.
A. UNITY IN DIVERSITY
A1.   Read about Rohan and Rajni's observation that the Indian identity is forged 
in diversity
 Rohan and Rajini are travelling in India, one from Gujarat to Mizoram, and the 
other from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. As they travel they notice the beauty and 
diversity of each region, and yet feel a strong palpable emotional connect. They 
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appreciate the idea that India is one land embracing many and that the Indian 
nation has a multitude of castes, creed, colour, conviction, culture, cuisine, 
costume and custom; and yet we are one. Everywhere they observe festivals 
dedicated to seasons and harvests. They feel heartened by the pride displayed 
during national festivals. They both return home with a feeling of being complete 
Indians having embraced every region that they travelled through.
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A2.  During the journey, Rohan and Rajini, both note down the information they 
gather about the states they travel through. When they return they jot down 
this information. 
 Working with your partner, choose any one journey and complete the grid for 
them. You may access the internet or refer to books in the library to 
complete your grid.
  The states that they pass through. •
  The variety of languages they hear. •
  The local cuisines they enjoy. •
  The local handicrafts they buy for their family from each of the states they •
pass through.
  The weather they experience. •
STATE  LANGUAGE CUISINE HANDICRAFTS WEATHER                
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A3.  What conclusions do you draw from Rohan and Rajini's experience?
 _____________________________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________________________
A4. Present your conclusions to the class.
A5. Where are they from?
 Divide the class into six groups. Your teacher will read out from page 249 the 
conversation between four people talking about the Indian states they live 
in. As soon you think you know which region the first person is speaking 
about, ask your teacher to stop. If you are right your group gets a point. If you 
are wrong, all the other groups get a point and the teacher starts again. But 
your group isn't allowed to guess again for this region. Then listen to the 
other three speakers in the same way. Which group has got the most points 
at the end?
A6.   Look at the pictures given below. Decide in your group which regions the six 
photos probably come from. Explain why you think so and find out from your 
teacher if you were correct. Then write a short caption for each photograph. 
It can be serious or funny.
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