Unity in Diversity Class 6 MCQ
1. What does “Unity in Diversity” mean in the Indian context?
A. Same culture everywhere
B. Differences that divide people
C. Unity among many differences
D. Only one language in India
Answer: C. Unity among many differences
2. Who said, “Oh, grant me my prayer, that I may never lose the bliss of the touch of the one in the play of the many”?
A. Sri Aurobindo
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
3. Which organization conducted the ‘People of India’ project?
A. Archaeological Survey of India
B. National Council of Education
C. Anthropological Survey of India
D. Indian Cultural Society
Answer: C. Anthropological Survey of India
4. How many communities were studied in the ‘People of India’ project?
A. 1,200
B. 3,500
C. 4,635
D. 2,000
Answer: C. 4,635
5. Which is NOT a staple grain of India?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Barley
D. Coffee
Answer: D. Coffee
6. What is common in Indian food despite diversity?
A. Use of same cooking oil
B. Use of some common grains and spices
C. Use of only rice
D. Eating style
Answer: B. Use of some common grains and spices
7. The sari is an example of unity and diversity because—
A. It is worn only in one way
B. It is a single dress but has many styles and fabrics
C. It is a stitched garment
D. It is only used in south India
Answer: B. It is a single dress but has many styles and fabrics
8. What type of cloth was banned in 17th-century Europe to protect local industry?
A. Silk
B. Chintz
C. Linen
D. Denim
Answer: B. Chintz
9. Which state is famous for Kanjivaram saris?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
10. What is the main idea of “Makara Sankranti” festival?
A. Beginning of the rainy season
B. Start of the harvest season
C. End of the year
D. Celebration of victory
Answer: B. Start of the harvest season
11. In which month is Makara Sankranti celebrated?
A. March
B. June
C. January
D. October
Answer: C. January
12. In Tamil Nadu, Makara Sankranti is known as—
A. Pongal
B. Bihu
C. Lohri
D. Khichdi Parv
Answer: A. Pongal
13. Which two Indian epics are discussed in the chapter?
A. Bhagavad Gita and Vedas
B. Ramayana and Mahabharata
C. Panchatantra and Upanishads
D. Rigveda and Yajurveda
Answer: B. Ramayana and Mahabharata
