Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ · Class 6 Social Science
Practise 6 short and long answer questions on Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ from Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’. Try writing your own answer first, then tap the question to compare it with the model answer and read the explanation behind it.
The phrase is 'unity in diversity', also expressed in the chapter title as 'Many in the One'.
Both phrases appear in the chapter title and questions.
The chapter mentions different dresses and foods, as well as different languages and scripts, as examples of India’s diversity.
These examples are given in the section 'A Rich Diversity'.
The chapter says that travelling by train can reveal changing landscapes, different types of dresses and food, and many languages and scripts. These differences make the country’s diversity visible even during one journey.
The answer paraphrases the chapter’s opening example.
The chapter explains that India has many differences, but also an underlying unity. The idea is not that everyone is identical; rather, the different parts belong within a wider shared whole.
This reflects the chapter’s stated principle.
The chapter gives examples of differences in landscapes, dress, food, languages and scripts. It then states that India’s unity celebrates diversity because diversity does not divide but enriches. The point is that differences can exist alongside a sense of shared belonging.
The final summary states this principle directly.
The chapter invites students to discuss quotations and to consider stories from the Pañchatantra, folk tales and ancient epics. It also includes Nehru’s observation that the Ramayana, Mahabharata and other books were widely known through popular translations and paraphrases. These examples show how shared stories and ideas can connect people across different regions and languages.
The answer uses the chapter’s listed activities and Nehru quotation.