CIVICS (VI)- LESSON- 1
UNDERSTANDING
DIVERSITY
(LESSON NOTES)
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INTRODUCTION:
Ø Dear students as you know that all we are looking
different to one another. We also have the different style of handwriting,
drawing style, working culture, etc. In the same way we also have so many
differences in our society that make our life enrich and also fun. In this
lesson we will try to understand the different aspect of these differences or
call as diversity.
v DIVERSITY:
Ø The diversity refers to the existence of variations or differences
in a group of people. The differences can be in race, , gender,
socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political
beliefs or other ideologies.
Ø Lets see in the story of Sameer Ek and Sameer Do
Samir Ek
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Samir Do
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Samir Ek is a student and goes
to school daily.
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Samir Do is selling the
newspaper daily.
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He speak Hindi and English
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He can speak only Hindi
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He belongs to Hindu religion
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He belongs to Muslim religion
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He celebrate festivals like
Holi, Diwali, Dashara, Shivratri etc.
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He celebrated like
id-i-milad, Idul fittur, Murraham, Ramzaan etc.
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v DIVERSITY IN INDIA:
Ø India is a country of vast
diversity. People speak different languages, celebrate different festivals and
eat various types of food. Diversity is a reality created by individuals and
groups from a broad spectrum of demographic and philosophical differences.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING DIVERSITY:
Ø Historical and geographical factors are the
two factors that influence the diversity of a region. Life of people near the
sea is different from the people in a mountainous area. Let’s see-
Ladakh
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Kerala
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It is situated in the lap of Himalaya. It is a union
territory.
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Kerala state is located in the South-Western part of
India
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It is a cold desert since very less rain full.
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It is situated near to the sea.(Arabian sea)
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Here no agriculture. So People keep animals like sheep,
yak, goat cow.
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The fertile land and climate are suited to growing rice
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It is popular for its pashmina woolen
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It is famous for its spices like pepper, cloves,
cardamoms etc.
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In Ladakh mainly Buddhism and Islam religion is popular.
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People in Kerala practice different religions such as
Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism
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v UNITY IN DIVERSITY:
Ø India is a land of different religions and
communities. There is a great diversity in our habits and customs and yet we
all live together as Indians. “Unity in Diversity” has been the distinctive
feature of our country.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY |
Ø India is a country of several diversities.
Since it is a very big country, people in different parts differ in their
customs, language, habits, etc. These diversities arise from the fact that different
regions have different histories and environments.
Ø Despite the diversities listed above, there
are similarities that unite us. We all are Indian and during the freedom
struggle, the whole country came together to send away the British, Irrespective
of their diverse backgrounds. The Indian national flag is the most important
national symbol and it reminds us of our unity in diversity.
v GLOSSORY
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Habitat: The geographical area where a living
being has adapted and lives comfortably is called the habitat of that living
being.
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Resources: Anything that can be of any use in any
activity is said to be a resource.
v Inequality: The differences between two or more people that arise
because of their abilities, resources and opportunities, or their caste, etc.
are termed as inequalities.
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India's national
anthem JAN-GAN-MAN composed by Rabindranath Tagore,
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Discovery of India-It was a book written by our first Prime
Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru. In this book he coined India as “Unity In
Diversity”
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The Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre: On April 13, 1919, a British general O
Dyre and his troops attacked a large meeting of unarmed people. Several men and
women were killed brutally. This incident is called the Jallianwalla Bagh
massacre after the name of the meeting place in Amritsar, Punjab.
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CHINAWALA-The name was given to the net used in Kerala
to catch fishes. Utensil used for frying is called the cheenachatti,
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Onam- Famous festival of Kerala on which boat race is held.
v The Apostle of Christ,
St. Thomas is believed to have come here nearly 2000 years ago and he is
credited with bringing Christianity to India.
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