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DEMOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY AND NATIONAL UNITY OF INDIA. — sociology STD 12 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtssociologyDEMOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY AND NATIONAL UNITY OF INDIA.3 Marks
Question
Describe the cultural diversity found in India.
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Answer

  • Festivals: -
  • Festivals, festivities are celebrated with great enthusiasm in every region of India.
  • Religious festivals like Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, Eid, Christmas, Pateti, Buddhapurnima, Mahavir Jayanti etc. are celebrated.
  • Festivals like Bihu of Assam, Pongal of Tamil Nadu, Onam of Kerala, Baishakhi of North India etc. are celebrated with enthusiasm.
  • Language: -
  • 22 languages ​​have got constitutional status in India.
  • Language sustains culture, linguistic diversity is the hallmark of India.
  • Dialects are also found along with languages. That is why it is said that 'twelve villages change the dialect'.
  • Attire: -
  • In India, there is also variation in dress according to region, caste.
  • As the Punjabi of Punjab and the Gujarati century of Gujarat introduces the style region.
  • Varieties like burqa, rida, turban etc. are also found depending on the religion
  • Food: -
  • Grain production affects food by region.
  • Rice and fish are the staple food on the coast.
  • There are also regional food variations such as Punjabi food, Gujarati food, South Indian food etc.
  • Religious matters also create diversity in food.
  • Such as Jain Paubhaji, Swaminarayan Thali.
  • Ways of living: -
  • Human needs are met on the basis of economy.
  • There are many ways to make a living.
  • The person earns a living according to his skills
  • For this they also migrate. So that cultural diversity arises.
  • An example of this is Gujarat's Garba and Kite Festival going global.

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