Chapter 8 Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ Worksheet

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the significance of staple grains in Indian cuisine?
(a) Rarely used ingredients
(b) Basic food for most Indians
(c) Exotic spices
(d) Imported goods

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a common spice used throughout India?
(a) Turmeric
(b) Cinnamon
(c) Cardamom
(d) Ginger

Q3: How do traditional Indian dresses exhibit unity in diversity?
(a) They are all made of the same fabric
(b) They are only worn on special occasions
(c) There is commonality despite regional variations
(d) They are uniform across the country

Q4: Which festival marks the beginning of the harvest season in many parts of India?
(a) Diwali
(b) Holi
(c) Makara Sankranti
(d) Dussehra

Q5: What is a common theme shared by Indian literatures despite their diversity?
(a) Science fiction
(b) Historical romance
(c) Important life skills
(d) Political thrillers

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The __________ grains like rice, barley, and wheat are basic food for most Indians.
Q2: The sari, a traditional Indian dress, is typically made from cotton, silk, or __________ fabrics.
Q3: Makara Sankranti marks the beginning of the __________ season in many parts of India.
Q4: The Pañchatantra, a collection of stories with animals as main characters, teaches important __________ skills.
Q5: The Mahābhārata narrates the stories of heroes who fight to re-establish __________.

True or False

Q1: Unity in diversity means there is no commonality across different regions.
Q2: The sari is a dress that is worn only in specific regions of India.
Q3: The Pañchatantra stories have not been adapted in languages outside of India.
Q4: The Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata are short poems.
Q5: Indian literatures lack diversity in themes and concerns.

Match the Following