I. CHOOSETHE CORRECT ANSWER:
1. The ancient religion of our countryis Vedic region
2. Recognised official languages ofIndia 22
3. Language is the means of Communication
4. Thembavani is related to Christianity
5. Buddha Poornima is celebrated bythe Buddhist
6. They play an important part infostering unity and integration Music and dance
II. Answerthe following in brief:
1. Why is India called the “Museum ofhuman race”?
- India has a population of more than hundredCrores made up of diverse ethnic groups, castes, religions, speaking hundredsof languages.
- It had made it both a museum and a laboratoryfor the study of a man. Hence India is rightly called the “Museum of humanrace”.
2. Name some of the religions ofIndia.
- Vedic religion
- Christianity
- Zoroastrianism
- Muslim
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Sikhism
3. How do our customs, habits andheritage help to maintain unity?
The Indian heritage advocateshospitality, charity, friendship, love, unselfishness, dharma, proper conduct,humility, truth, peace, mercy, spiritual feelings, respect for parents andelders and tolerance.
This is how out customs, habits andheritage help to maintain unity.
4. What do you know about art andarchitecture of India?
Art andArchitecture
- India wasfamous for its architectural unique
- Thepaintings at Ajantha and Ellora are world famous.
- TheGandhara Art and Sculpture speaks the excellence of India’s greatness in thisfield.
- TempleArchitecture is the best among Indian building architecture.
5. Give a brief note on Indian Musicand Dance.
Music andDance
- TheCarnatic style and Hindustani music is loved and learned by many.
- Bharathanatiya,Kuchipudi, Kathak,Manipur and Oddissi are some of the famous dances in India.
- In manyrespects the rich and varied Indian Music and Dance play an important role infostering unity and integration.
III.Detail:
1. Explain how do language andliterature help to maintain unity in diversity.
Language
- People ofIndia speak different languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu and manyforeign languages are spoken by its people.
- Almost, inIndia about 845 languages are spoken. Out of these 22 are recognized as theofficial language.
- Hindi isthe national language of India.
- English isbeing used as the concurrent-language.
- Languageis the means of communication, the instruments of growth, development andcommon brotherhood, Literature
- The growthof Indian languages led to Indian literature to reach its zenith.
- Languageshave helped the growth of thoughts and philosophy.
- TheRamayana and Mahabharata are the two great epics of India.
- Bhagavad-Gitais the holy book of Hindus.
- Thembavaniwritten by Veeramamunivar is related to Christianity.
2. Write a paragraph on NationalIntegration.
NationalIntegration
- In spiteof diversity in physical features, habits, religious faiths, languages, foodand dress make the people look different but the heritage of India binds themtogether; Humanism, brotherhood, friendship make the Indians live in unity andharmony.
- Thefeeling and thought that all are the sons of Bharath, all are Indians.
- Nationalflag, and National anthem, United we live divided we fall safeguard NationalIntegration.
- This unityof India achieved through the ages right from the days of the Indus culture.