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

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
Ans: (b) Basic food for most Indians

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

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
Ans: (c) There is commonality despite regional variations

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

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
Ans: (c) Important life skills

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The __________ grains like rice, barley, and wheat are basic food for most Indians.
Ans: staple

Q2: The sari, a traditional Indian dress, is typically made from cotton, silk, or __________ fabrics.
Ans: synthetic

Q3: Makara Sankranti marks the beginning of the __________ season in many parts of India.
Ans: harvest

Q4: The Pañchatantra, a collection of stories with animals as main characters, teaches important __________ skills.
Ans: life

Q5: The Mahābhārata narrates the stories of heroes who fight to re-establish __________.
Ans: dharma

True or False

Q1: Unity in diversity means there is no commonality across different regions.
Ans: False

Q2: The sari is a dress that is worn only in specific regions of India.
Ans: False

Q3: The Pañchatantra stories have not been adapted in languages outside of India.
Ans: False

Q4: The Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata are short poems.
Ans: False

Q5: Indian literatures lack diversity in themes and concerns.
Ans: False

Match the Following

Ans:
1 – d, 2 – e, 3 – a, 4 – c, 5 – b