Worksheet: Understanding Diversity - Class 6 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions

(i) What is the source of drinking water for the people for Ladakh?
(a) Rivers
(b) Melting of snow
(c) Sea
(d) None of the above

(ii) Name the utensil used for frying Cheenavala.
(a) frying pan
(b) cheenachatti
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

(iii) Where is the pashmina wool produced?
(a) Kolkatta
(b) Delhi
(c) Ladakh
(d) Jamshedpur

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) Diversity celebrates the ____________ of cultures, beliefs, and perspectives, contributing to a vibrant society.

(ii) Understanding ____________ allows us to embrace differences and foster inclusivity within communities.

(iii) The ____________ struggle in India united people from diverse backgrounds against colonial rule.

(iv) Different regions of India showcase varied ____________ practices, languages, and traditions.

(v) Embracing diversity cultivates a ____________ society where respect and understanding prevail.

Q3: Answer the following Questions

(i) What does diversity add to our lives?

(ii) How do we explain Diversity?

(iii) How are Kerala and Ladakh different?

(iv) Which are the different festivals celebrated in your locality? Name these celebrations that are shared by members of different regional and religious communities.

(v) Do you think the term “unity in diversity” is an appropriate term to describe India? What do you think Nehru is trying to say about Indian unity in the sentence quoted above from his book The Discovery of India?

(vi) Why is India called the Land of Diversities?

(vii) What is the Caste System? Is it an example of inequality?

(viii) Who coined the phrase “unity in diversity” to describe the country?

(ix) What is the Kesar Saga?

(x) In your opinion is it a fair situation that some children get to go to school and others don’t?

(xi) Write a short note about Ladakh.

(xii) India’s national anthem, composed by Rabindranath Tagore, is another expression of the unity of India. In what way does the national anthem describe this unity?

(xiii) What do you think living in India with its rich heritage of diversity adds to your life?

(xiv) Underline the line in the poem sung after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which according to you, reflects India’s essential unity.

(xv) Which are the different religions practised in Kerala?

(xvi) Write a short description about Kerala.

(xvii) What was used as a symbol of protest against the British by people everywhere?

(xviii) Define the term cheena-vala.

(xix) Who discovered the sea route to India from Europe? How was it discovered?