MCQ on Unity in Diversity or Many in the One Class 6
Class 6 Social Science Chapter 8 MCQ Unity in Diversity or Many in the One
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
What is the/People of India’ project?
(a) A survey of Indian wildlife
(b) A massive survey of communities across India
(c) A census of India’s population
(d) A project to promote Indian tourism
Answer:
(b) A massive survey of communities across India
Question 2.
Which historian questioned how a history of India could be written given its diversity?
(a) Vincent Smith
(b) K.S. Singh
(c) James Mill
(d) William Jones
Answer:
(a) Vincent Smith
Question 3.
What common food grains are mentioned as staples in India?
(a) Rice, barley, wheat
(b) Quinoa, barley, millet
(c) Oats, rice, com
(d) Wheat, com, sorghum
Answer:
(a) Rice, barley, wheat
Question 4.
When is Makara Sankranti celebrated?
(a) January 1
(b) January 14
(c) December 25
(d) February 14
Answer:
(b) January 14
Question 5.
What is the estimated population of India mentioned in the text?
(a) 1 billion
(b) 1.2 billion
(c) 1.4 billion
(d) 1.6 billion
Answer:
(c) 1.4 billion
Fill in the Blanks
1. The ‘People of India’ project was conducted by the ____
Answer:
Anthropological Survey of India
2. Over a century ago, the British historian ____wondered about writing a history of India.
Answer:
Vincent Smith
3. ____ is a type of clothing worn in most parts of India and made from different fabrics.
Answer:
Sari
4. The original Sanskrit text of the Panchatantra is at least ____ years old.
Answer:
2,200
5. ____ is celebrated on or around January 14 and marks the beginning of the harvest season.
Answer:
Makara Sankranti
True or False
1. The ‘People of India’ project documented 325 languages using 25 scripts.
Answer:
True
2. The British historian William Jones wondered about writing a history of India.
Answer:
False
3. The sari is worn in only a few parts of India.
Answer:
False
4. The original Panchatantra text is at least 2,200 years old.
Answer:
True
5. Chintz was banned in England and France due to its popularity in the 18th century.
Answer:
False
Match the Following
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Panchatantra | (a) Directed the ‘People of India’ project |
| 2. Vincent Smith | (b) Anthropological Survey of India |
| 3. People of india project | (c) Silk sari |
| 4. K.S. Singh | (d) 2,200 years old |
| 5. Muga | (e) British historian |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Panchatantra | (d) 2,200 years old |
| 2. Vincent Smith | (e) British historian |
| 3. People of india project | (b) Anthropological Survey of India |
| 4. K.S. Singh | (a) Directed the ‘People of India’ project |
| 5. Muga | (c) Silk sari |
Assertion-Reason Type Questions
There are two statements in each question marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose your answer as per the options given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): Vincent Smith concluded that writing a history of India was impossible due to its diversity
Reason (R): He believed that diversity could not be unified into a coherent narrative.
Answer:
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Chintz became unpopular in Europe due to its low quality.
Reason (R): European countries banned the import of chintz to protect their own textile industries.
Answer:
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 3.
Assertion (A): The ‘People of India’ project highlighted India’s cultural diversity.
Reason (R): The project documented 325 languages using 25 scripts and surveyed 4,635 communities.
Answers:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Self-Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
The original Sanskrit text of the Panchatantra is at least how many years old?
(a) 1,000 years
(b) 1,500 years
(c) 2,200 years
(d) 3,000 years
Question 2.
Which fabric was banned in England and France due to its popularity in the 17th century?
(a) Silk
(b) Chintz
(c) Wool
(d) Linen
Question 3.
How many pages do the original versions of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata together fill?
(a) 5,000 pages
(b) 6,000 pages
(c) 7,000 pages
(d) 8,000 pages
Question 4.
Who directed the ‘People of India’ project?
(a) Vincent Smith
(b) K.S. Singh
(c) William Jones
(d) A.L. Basham
Question 5.
What is the significance of the ‘unity in diversity’ concept in India?
(a) It shows India’s political unity
(b) It highlights India’s economic policies
(c) It reflects the cultural and social unity amidst diversity
(d) It signifies religious uniformity
Fill in the Blanks
Question 1.
One beautiful type of printed cotton called _______ became very popular in 17th-century Europe.
Question 2.
The two long Sanskrit epics of India are the and the _______
Question 3.
Indian culture celebrates diversity as an enrichment but never loses sight of the underlying _______
Question 4.
The Mahabharata and the Ramayana have been adapted into regional literatures and have countless _______ versions.
Question 5.
The survey in Tamil Nadu counted about _______ versions of the Mahabharata in folklore forms.
True/False
Question 1.
The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are long Sanskrit poems that fill some 7,000 pages in their original versions.
Question 2.
Makara Sankranti is celebrated around January 14.
Question 3.
The Panchatantra stories have been adapted in almost every Indian language.
Question 4.
Indian literatures have shared important themes and concerns over centuries despite language differences.
Question 5.
The unity in diversity concept in India signifies religious uniformity.
Practice Questions
Question 6.
Which are the food grains common to almost every part of the country?
Question 7.
According to ‘People of India project’ how many languages are spoken in India?
Question 8.
Which are called the ‘staple grains’?
Question 9.
In which part of India is Pongal celebrated?
Question 10.
Which are the two famous epics that are read and sung throughout India?
Question 11.
How has the sari evolved over centuries, and what makes it unique?
Question 12.
Discuss the popularity of chintz in 17th-century Europe and its impact.
Question 13.
Provide an example of how Indian festivals reflect the concept of ‘unity in diversity.
Question 14.
How have the Panchatantra stories influenced cultures beyond India?
Question 15.
What role do the Mahabharata and the Ramayana play in Indian culture?
Question 16.
How have tribal communities in India preserved their versions of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
Question 17.
In what ways does Indian culture celebrate diversity while maintaining unity?