Question

Explain any three reason for diversity in india?

Answer 1

 

In the cacophony of the debate between communalism and secularism we have forgotten a crucial element that binds all together- Our Diversity.


India is one of the most diverse lands found anywhere else in the world. From language to dressing-style, the country has been hailed as one of the most complex amalgamation of various cultural identities.


The large number of different cultures, knitted together in such a close and perfect manner, make India’s diversity one of the wonders of the world.


It is time to put a lid on the infamous communal versus secular debate and celebrate the diversity our beloved country has to offer.
 
RELIGION
 
India is also known by the name of land of many religions.
 
It is the birthplace of four major religions-Hinduism,Sikhism,Jainism and Buddhism.It also has the second highest population of Muslims in the world,next only to Indonesia.India also has the third largest Shia population in the world and is considered as the cradle of Ahmadiyya Islam.It is one of the very few countries in the world with at least One million Ahmadi Muslims.
 
Zoroastrianism and Judaism also have an ancient history in India,and each has several thousands of Indian adherents.India has the largest population of people adhering to Zoroastrianism(i.e.Parsis and Iranis)and Bahá'íFaith in the world,even though these religions are not native to India.Many other world religions also have a relationship with Indian spirituality,such as the Baha'i faith which recognises Buddha and Krishna as manifestations of the God Almighty. 
 
According to Census of India-
 
At the census 2001, out of 1028 million population, little over 827 million (80.5%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 138 million (13.4%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 24 million (2.3%) as Christians, 19 million (1.9%) as Sikh, 8 million (0.80%) as Buddhists and 4 million (

Answer 2

Describe the main reasons for diversity in India.

Different religions.

Different geographical conditions which ultimately lead to difference in food habits and the clothes people wear.

Different language