Class 6 Chapter 8 Unity in Diversity or Many in the One MCQs
1. What is the principle of ‘Unity in Diversity’ as discussed in the Indian context?
(A) It refers to maintaining cultural similarities across the country
(B) It signifies the coexistence of various cultures within a unified nation
(C) It encourages the dominance of one culture over others
(D) It promotes regionalism over nationalism
Answer
Answer: (B) It signifies the coexistence of various cultures within a unified nation
2. Which of the following organisations conducted the ‘People of India’ project?
(A) National Geographic Society
(B) Indian Council of Historical Research
(C) Anthropological Survey of India
(D) Ministry of Culture
Answer
Answer: (C) Anthropological Survey of India
3. How many communities were identified in the ‘People of India’ project?
(A) 1,000
(B) 2,500
(C) 3,500
(D) 4,635
Answer
Answer: (D) 4,635
4. Which of the following is not considered a staple grain in India?
(A) Rice
(B) Barley
(C) Millet
(D) Quinoa
Answer
Answer: (D) Quinoa
5. What commonality does the sari represent in Indian culture?
(A) It is worn by men and women alike
(B) It is made from one type of fabric only
(C) It is worn in various styles across different regions of India
(D) It is exclusive to the northern regions of India
Answer
Answer: (C) It is worn in various styles across different regions of India
6. What was a common observation made by the ‘People of India’ project?
(A) India has only 100 spoken languages
(B) Most Indians live in the place they were born
(C) India has over 325 languages and 25 scripts
(D) India is culturally homogeneous
Answer
Answer: (C) India has over 325 languages and 25 scripts
7. Which historian questioned how to write the history of India in the face of its diversity?
(A) Vincent Smith
(B) Max Mueller
(C) James Mill
(D) John Marshall
Answer
Answer: (A) Vincent Smith
8. What is an example of ‘unity’ in Indian food as mentioned in the text?
(A) Exclusive use of millet across all regions
(B) The same spices and grains are used in different ways across India
(C) Every region has a completely unique set of ingredients
(D) All Indians follow a single diet
Answer
Answer: (B) The same spices and grains are used in different ways across India
9. Which of the following food items is considered a staple grain across India?
(A) Quinoa
(B) Rajma
(C) Ponni Rice
(D) Wheat
Answer
Answer: (D) Wheat
10. What does the diversity in Indian textiles reflect?
(A) Only modern styles of clothing
(B) Regional differences without any commonality
(C) Traditional methods of weaving with local materials
(D) The same designs and colors used throughout the country
Answer
Answer: (C) Traditional methods of weaving with local materials
11. Which traditional Indian dress is mentioned as having both unity and diversity in design and usage?
(A) Dhoti
(B) Salwar Kameez
(C) Kurta
(D) Sari
Answer
Answer: (D) Sari
12. What type of fabric is used to make the famous Banarasi sari?
(A) Cotton
(B) Silk
(C) Wool
(D) Synthetic fibers
Answer
Answer: (B) Silk
13. The 17th-century European ban on Indian textiles was primarily due to the popularity of which fabric?
(A) Muslin
(B) Chintz
(C) Silk
(D) Khadi
Answer
Answer: (B) Chintz
14. The textile industry in India was known for exporting which of the following?
(A) Finest silk to Europe
(B) Chintz cotton fabric that impacted European markets
(C) Synthetic fibers to England
(D) Plain cotton to America
Answer
Answer: (B) Chintz cotton fabric that impacted European markets
15. Which region in India is known for its traditional Paithani sari?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Maharashtra
(C) West Bengal
(D) Kerala
Answer
Answer: (B) Maharashtra
16. What does the variety of names for the festival Makara Sankrānti across India reflect?
(A) The different seasons in India
(B) The political divisions of the country
(C) The cultural diversity in India
(D) The economic conditions of different regions
Answer
Answer: (C) The cultural diversity in India
17. Which of the following festivals marks the beginning of the harvest season in many parts of India?
(A) Diwali
(B) Makara Sankrānti
(C) Holi
(D) Baisakhi
Answer
Answer: (B) Makara Sankrānti
18. In which part of India is the festival Makara Vilakku celebrated around the same time as Makara Sankrānti?
(A) North India
(B) South India
(C) West India
(D) East India
Answer
Answer: (B) South India
19. The celebration of Makara Sankrānti in different regions of India under different names illustrates which of the following?
(A) Uniformity in culture
(B) Cultural richness through diverse traditions
(C) Decline in traditional practices
(D) A modern approach to festivals
Answer
Answer: (B) Cultural richness through diverse traditions
20. Which of the following is a regional name for Makara Sankrānti in Gujarat?
(A) Uttarayan
(B) Poush Songkranti
(C) Magh Bihu
(D) Khichdi Parv
Answer
Answer: (A) Uttarayan
21. Which collection of Indian stories has been adapted into over 200 versions across 50 languages?
(A) Jataka Tales
(B) Pañchatantra
(C) Hitopadesha
(D) Mahabharata
Answer
Answer: (B) Pañchatantra
22. The Pañchatantra primarily teaches which of the following through its stories?
(A) Religious values
(B) Historical events
(C) Political theories
(D) Important life skills
Answer
Answer: (D) Important life skills
23. What are the two great Indian epics mentioned that have been widely translated and adapted?
(A) Mahabharata and Ramayana
(B) Vedas and Upanishads
(C) Puranas and Smritis
(D) Jataka and Hitopadesha
Answer
Answer: (A) Mahabharata and Ramayana
24. In the Ramayana, which character is kidnapped by the demon Ravana?
(A) Draupadi
(B) Sita
(C) Lakshmana
(D) Hanuman
Answer
Answer: (B) Sita
25. The Mahabharata narrates the battle between which two groups?
(A) Kauravas and Pandavas
(B) Rakshasas and Devas
(C) Asuras and Suras
(D) Yadavas and Bhojas
Answer
Answer: (A) Kauravas and Pandavas
26. Which tribal community in India is known to have its own version of the Mahabharata?
(A) Bhils
(B) Bodos
(C) Santhals
(D) Toda
Answer
Answer: (A) Bhils
27. What is the primary way in which tribal adaptations of the Mahabharata and Ramayana are passed down?
(A) Written manuscripts
(B) Oral traditions
(C) Sculptures
(D) Dance performances
Answer
Answer: (B) Oral traditions
28. K.S. Singh, who directed the ‘People of India’ project, observed that:
(A) The Mahabharata is only popular in northern India
(B) Epic heroes like the Pandavas are connected to many regions in India through folklores
(C) The Ramayana is not popular in tribal regions
(D) The Mahabharata has no influence on Indian tribal communities
Answer
Answer: (B) Epic heroes like the Pandavas are connected to many regions in India through folklores
29. Which of the following is a common cultural impact of the Mahabharata across India?
(A) It influenced only religious ceremonies
(B) It created a web of cultural interactions across the country
(C) It introduced modern scientific concepts
(D) It is mostly irrelevant in today’s society
Answer
Answer: (B) It created a web of cultural interactions across the country
30. Which region in India has tribal adaptations of both the Ramayana and Mahabharata?
(A) Kashmir
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Gujarat
(D) Bihar
Answer
Answer: (A) Kashmir
31. According to the chapter, what is a significant feature of India’s classical arts?
(A) They are strictly regional with no shared elements
(B) They reflect both diversity and unity
(C) They follow only Western influences
(D) They are limited to specific parts of the country
Answer
Answer: (B) They reflect both diversity and unity
32. Which Indian classical text is known for creating a dense web of cultural interactions across India?
(A) Rig Veda
(B) Ramayana
(C) Atharva Veda
(D) Bhagavad Gita
Answer
Answer: (B) Ramayana
33. What is the central theme discussed in the chapter with regard to Indian culture?
(A) Diversity divides India
(B) Unity is achieved by eliminating diversity
(C) Diversity enriches Indian culture and strengthens unity
(D) Diversity and unity cannot coexist
Answer
Answer: (C) Diversity enriches Indian culture and strengthens unity
34. Which of the following is a visible example of unity in Indian culture?
(A) Every region has entirely different festivals
(B) The same textiles and garments are produced nationwide
(C) Common values and themes shared across diverse literature and epics
(D) Each region only celebrates its local heroes and traditions
Answer
Answer: (C) Common values and themes shared across diverse literature and epics
35. In which field are both unity and diversity easily noticeable, according to the text?
(A) Classical architecture
(B) Mathematics
(C) Agriculture
(D) Philosophy
Answer
Answer: (A) Classical architecture
36. What is one of the core messages of Indian culture as per the chapter?
(A) Diversity weakens cultural ties
(B) Diversity is celebrated while unity is the foundation
(C) Unity is only possible through uniformity
(D) India’s culture discourages diversity
Answer
Answer: (B) Diversity is celebrated while unity is the foundation
37. The chapter emphasizes that diversity in India can be seen in all of the following areas except:
(A) Food
(B) Languages
(C) Landscapes
(D) Currency
Answer
Answer: (D) Currency
38. Which term best describes India’s approach to diversity according to the text?
(A) Fragmentation
(B) Cultural isolation
(C) Cultural enrichment
(D) Homogenization
Answer
Answer: (C) Cultural enrichment
39. The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is most closely associated with which aspect of Indian society?
(A) Political system
(B) Religious uniformity
(C) Cultural traditions
(D) Geographical borders
Answer
Answer: (C) Cultural traditions
40. What does the chapter conclude about India’s unity?
(A) Unity has always been achieved through eliminating differences
(B) India’s unity celebrates and is nourished by its diversity
(C) India’s unity is fragile and at risk due to diversity
(D) Unity in India can only exist through external influences
Answer
Answer: (B) India’s unity celebrates and is nourished by its diversity
41. What is one of the key areas of diversity discussed in the chapter?
(A) Currency systems
(B) Religious practices
(C) Technological advancements
(D) Economic policies
Answer
Answer: (B) Religious practices
42. According to the chapter, how has the diversity in languages influenced Indian society?
(A) It has caused significant cultural conflicts
(B) It has enriched India’s cultural and literary traditions
(C) It has led to the creation of a single national language
(D) It has limited communication between different regions
Answer
Answer: (B) It has enriched India’s cultural and literary traditions
43. Which of the following is considered a unifying force in India’s cultural diversity?
(A) Regional isolation
(B) The Indian Constitution
(C) The rejection of local traditions
(D) Cultural uniformity
Answer
Answer: (B) The Indian Constitution
44. In which of the following areas is diversity most evident in India, as per the chapter?
(A) Climatic conditions
(B) Dress and textiles
(C) Economic systems
(D) Judicial systems
Answer
Answer: (B) Dress and textiles
45. What aspect of Indian life does the chapter highlight as a source of both unity and diversity?
(A) Educational system
(B) Cultural heritage and traditions
(C) Political alliances
(D) Military strategies
Answer
Answer: (B) Cultural heritage and traditions
46. What does the chapter suggest about the impact of the Indian epics on cultural unity?
(A) The epics created divisions among Indian communities
(B) The epics played a key role in unifying diverse regions of India
(C) The epics were only influential in South India
(D) The epics were not widely known across India
Answer
Answer: (B) The epics played a key role in unifying diverse regions of India
47. How have the Ramayana and Mahabharata contributed to Indian culture according to the chapter?
(A) By promoting only religious values
(B) By connecting different regions through shared stories and themes
(C) By focusing solely on historical events
(D) By being restricted to the elite class
Answer
Answer: (B) By connecting different regions through shared stories and themes
48. According to the text, which of the following best describes the influence of the Indian epics beyond India?
(A) Their influence was limited to South Asia
(B) They had a significant impact across Southeast Asia and beyond
(C) They were only translated into a few regional languages
(D) They were rarely adapted outside India
Answer
Answer: (B) They had a significant impact across Southeast Asia and beyond
49. What role did folklore play in the spread of the Mahabharata across India?
(A) It limited the scope of the epic
(B) It helped to adapt and spread the epic across diverse regions
(C) It replaced the original epic with new stories
(D) It only focused on the religious aspects of the epic
Answer
Answer: (B) It helped to adapt and spread the epic across diverse regions
50. How have the Indian epics been preserved and transmitted in tribal communities?
(A) Through formal education systems
(B) Via oral traditions and local adaptations
(C) By written manuscripts only
(D) Through exclusive religious ceremonies
Answer
Answer: (B) Via oral traditions and local adaptations
51. What is the primary message about India’s cultural heritage as presented in the chapter?
(A) It is static and unchanging
(B) It is a blend of unity and diversity
(C) It is solely based on regional traditions
(D) It discourages modern influences
Answer
Answer: (B) It is a blend of unity and diversity
52. According to the text, how does Indian culture view diversity?
(A) As a threat to national identity
(B) As a source of conflict
(C) As an enrichment that contributes to unity
(D) As something to be minimized
Answer
Answer: (C) As an enrichment that contributes to unity
53. Which of the following is emphasized as a characteristic of India’s social fabric?
(A) Homogeneity in beliefs and practices
(B) Multifaceted cultural expressions
(C) Isolation of different communities
(D) Uniform language and dress
Answer
Answer: (B) Multifaceted cultural expressions
54. What does the term ‘Swabhava’ refer to in the context of Indian culture?
(A) Cultural uniformity
(B) Intrinsic nature or essence
(C) External influences on culture
(D) Political unity
Answer
Answer: (B) Intrinsic nature or essence
55. What conclusion does the chapter draw about the relationship between diversity and unity in India?
(A) Unity can only be achieved by suppressing diversity
(B) Diversity must be eliminated for true unity
(C) Unity and diversity are interdependent and enrich Indian culture
(D) Diversity is irrelevant to the concept of unity
Answer
Answer: (C) Unity and diversity are interdependent and enrich Indian culture
56. What does the chapter suggest about the historical significance of India’s unity in diversity?
(A) It has played a crucial role in fostering national identity
(B) It has led to social fragmentation
(C) It is a recent phenomenon
(D) It is irrelevant to contemporary society
Answer
Answer: (A) It has played a crucial role in fostering national identity
57. According to the text, which aspect of Indian culture is most influential in maintaining unity?
(A) Religious practices
(B) Political structures
(C) Cultural traditions and shared values
(D) Economic systems
Answer
Answer: (C) Cultural traditions and shared values
58. The concept of ‘Swadharma’ in the Indian context refers to:
(A) The duty of individuals towards their community
(B) The cultural assimilation of different communities
(C) The rejection of traditional practices
(D) The importance of economic growth
Answer
Answer: (A) The duty of individuals towards their community
59. How does the chapter portray the role of festivals in Indian culture?
(A) They only serve local purposes
(B) They reflect both unity and diversity
(C) They are outdated and irrelevant
(D) They are purely religious events
Answer
Answer: (B) They reflect both unity and diversity
60. Which of the following best summarizes the overall theme of the chapter?
(A) Diversity leads to conflict
(B) Unity is achieved through cultural suppression
(C) India’s rich diversity enhances its unity
(D) Cultural differences are insignificant
Answer
Answer: (C) India’s rich diversity enhances its unity
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(“What does the chapter suggest about the impact of the Indian epics on cultural unity?”,
{“A”: “The epics created divisions among Indian communities”,
“B”: “The epics played a key role in unifying diverse regions of India”,
“C”: “The epics were only influential in South India”,
“D”: “The epics were not widely known across India”},
“B”),
(“How have the Ramayana and Mahabharata contributed to Indian culture according to the chapter?”,
{“A”: “By promoting only religious values”,
“B”: “By connecting different regions through shared stories and themes”,
“C”: “By focusing solely on historical events”,
“D”: “By being restricted to the elite class”},
“B”),
(“According to the text, which of the following best describes the influence of the Indian epics beyond India?”,
{“A”: “Their influence was limited to South Asia”,
“B”: “They had a significant impact across Southeast Asia and beyond”,
“C”: “They were only translated into a few regional languages”,
“D”: “They were rarely adapted outside India”},
“B”),
(“What role did folklore play in the spread of the Mahabharata across India?”,
{“A”: “It limited the scope of the epic”,
“B”: “It helped to adapt and spread the epic across diverse regions”,
“C”: “It replaced the original epic with new stories”,
“D”: “It only focused on the religious aspects of the epic”},
“B”),
(“How have the Indian epics been preserved and transmitted in tribal communities?”,
{“A”: “Through formal education systems”,
“B”: “Via oral traditions and local adaptations”,
“C”: “By written manuscripts only”,
“D”: “Through exclusive religious ceremonies”},
“B”),
(“What is the primary message about India’s cultural heritage as presented in the chapter?”,
{“A”: “It is static and unchanging”,
“B”: “It is a blend of unity and diversity”,
“C”: “It is solely based on regional traditions”,
“D”: “It discourages modern influences”},
“B”),
(“According to the text, how does Indian culture view diversity?”,
{“A”: “As a threat to national identity”,
“B”: “As a source of conflict”,
“C”: “As an enrichment that contributes to unity”,
“D”: “As something to be minimized”},
“C”),
(“Which of the following is emphasized as a characteristic of India’s social fabric?”,
{“A”: “Homogeneity in beliefs and practices”,
“B”: “Multifaceted cultural expressions”,
“C”: “Isolation of different communities”,
“D”: “Uniform language and dress”},
“B”),
(“What does the term ‘Swabhava’ refer to in the context of Indian culture?”,
{“A”: “Cultural uniformity”,
“B”: “Intrinsic nature or essence”,
“C”: “External influences on culture”,
“D”: “Political unity”},
“B”),
(“What conclusion does the chapter draw about the relationship between diversity and unity in India?”,
{“A”: “Unity can only be achieved by suppressing diversity”,
“B”: “Diversity must be eliminated for true unity”,
“C”: “Unity and diversity are interdependent and enrich Indian culture”,
“D”: “Diversity is irrelevant to the concept of unity”},
“C”),
(“What does the chapter suggest about the historical significance of India’s unity in diversity?”,
{“A”: “It has played a crucial role in fostering national identity”,
“B”: “It has led to social fragmentation”,
“C”: “It is a recent phenomenon”,
“D”: “It is irrelevant to contemporary society”},
“A”),
(“According to the text, which aspect of Indian culture is most influential in maintaining unity?”,
{“A”: “Religious practices”,
“B”: “Political structures”,
“C”: “Cultural traditions and shared values”,
“D”: “Economic systems”},
“C”),
(“The concept of ‘Swadharma’ in the Indian context refers to:”,
{“A”: “The duty of individuals towards their community”,
“B”: “The cultural assimilation of different communities”,
“C”: “The rejection of traditional practices”,
“D”: “The importance of economic growth”},
“A”),
(“How does the chapter portray the role of festivals in Indian culture?”,
{“A”: “They only serve local purposes”,
“B”: “They reflect both unity and diversity”,
“C”: “They are outdated and irrelevant”,
“D”: “They are purely religious events”},
“B”),
(“Which of the following best summarizes the overall theme of the chapter?”,
{“A”: “Diversity leads to conflict”,
“B”: “Unity is achieved through cultural suppression”,
“C”: “India’s rich diversity enhances its unity”,
“D”: “Cultural differences are insignificant”},
“C”)
]
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