Understanding Diversity Class 6 Worksheet Civics Chapter 1

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) India is a land of diversity because:
(a) People follow different religions.
(b) People speak different languages.
(c) Both a and b.
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (c)
India is diverse in terms of religion and language, making it a land of diverse cultures.

(ii) How many main physical divisions are there in India?
(a) Two
(b) Four
(c) Six
(d) Eight
Ans: (c)
The six main physical divisions in India are the Northern Mountains, Northern Plains, Great Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, Peninsular Plateau, and Islands.

(iii) People adapt their lives according to:
(a) Religious beliefs.
(b) Geographical conditions.
(c) Political views.
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (b)
Geographical conditions influence the way people live, including their clothing, food habits, and customs.

(iv) The main occupation of people in the Northern Plains is:
(a) Agriculture
(b) Trade
(c) Cattle and sheep rearing
(d) Fishing
Ans: (a)
Agriculture is the primary occupation in the fertile Northern Plains.

(v) How many languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(a) 200
(b) 28
(c) 22
(d) 10
Ans: (c)
There are 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) _____________ means being different or varied.
Ans: Diversity
Diversity means being different or varied.

(ii) In coastal areas, people mainly eat ____________, ____________, and ____________.
Ans: rice, fish, coconut
In coastal areas, rice, fish, and coconut are commonly eaten foods.

(iii) The oldest religion of India is ____________.
Ans: Hinduism
Hinduism is the oldest religion in India.

(iv) The economic activities of an area are influenced by the area’s ____________ conditions.
Ans: geographical
Economic activities are influenced by geographical conditions.

(v) India is a unique example of ____________.
Ans: unity in diversity
India is often referred to as a unique example of "unity in diversity" due to its varied cultures and languages.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans: 

Q4: True or False

(i) Yak is an important livestock reared in the western part of Rajasthan.
Ans: True

(ii) Hinduism is the only religion practiced in India.
Ans: False

(iii) Diversity teaches us to be respectful and open-minded.
Ans: True

(iv) People adapt their lives to geographical areas.
Ans: True

(v) The Constitution of India states that the Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right.
Ans: True