CBSE Class 6 Social Science Unity in Diversity, or ‘Many in the One’ (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. Which fabrics are traditionally used to make saris in India?

A Cotton and silk B Synthetic and wool C Jute and polyester D Nylon and rayon

2. Which of the following is NOT a famous type of silk sari in India?

A Banarasi B Kanjivaram C Paithani D Polyester

3. What is the significance of the sari in Indian culture as mentioned in the text?

A It is a modern invention B It is a single dress with many ways of draping C It is only worn in Bihar D It is made exclusively of silk

4. What is the name of the festival celebrated in Assam on or around January 14?

A Magh Bihu B Makar Sankranti C Pongal D Uttarayan

5. What is the primary theme of the Pañcatantra stories?

A Stories about kings and their kingdoms B Stories about animals teaching life skills C Stories about wars and battles D Stories about gods and goddesses

6. What does the diversity of Indian literature illustrate?

A The lack of common themes in Indian stories B Unity in diversity despite differences in language and technique C The dominance of one language in Indian literature D The absence of cultural exchange in Indian history

7. What is the painting in Fig. 8.6 depicting?

A A scene from the Mahābhārata B A major episode from the Rāmāyaṇa C A depiction of tribal folklore D A modern interpretation of Indian epics

8. Which communities have preserved legends connecting their own history with the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata?

A Urban communities B Tribal communities C International communities D Coastal communities

9. What does the carved stone in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, commemorate?

A The visit of Lord Rama B The passing of the Pandavas C The coronation of Draupadi D The battle of Mahabharata

10. What does India celebrate through its diversity according to the text?

A Division among people B Unity that enriches C Lack of customs D Uniformity in landscapes