Q3.Uniqueness of India lies inQ.2.By pairing a state/UT with another state /UT we learn …(write four points)
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passage given below. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat 1. India is a unique nation, whose fabric has been woven by diverse linguistic, cultural and religious threads, held together into a composite national identity by a rich history of cultural revolution, coupled with a rousing freedom struggle that was built around the tenets of non- violence and justice. The spirit of mutual understanding amidst a shared history has enabled a special unity in diversity, which stands out as a tall flame of nationhood that needs to be nourished and cherished into the future. 2. Time and technology have narrowed down distances in terms of connect and
communication. In an era that facilitates mobility and outreach, it is important to establish cultural
exchanges between people of different regions, as a means to further human bonding and a
common approach to nation-building. Mutual understanding and trust are the foundations of
India's strength and all citizens should feel culturally integrated in all corners of India. Students
from the north-east, for example, should not feel like 'strangers in a strange land' when they arrive
in Delhi.
3. The idea of a sustained and structured cultural connect between denizens of different
regions was mooted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the Rashtriya Ekta Divas held
on 31st October, 2015, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.Hon‟ble Prime Minister propounded that cultural diversity is a joy that ought to be celebrated
through mutual interaction & reciprocity between people of different States and UTs so that a
common spirit of understanding resonates throughout the country. Every State and UT in the
country would be paired with another State/UT for a year, during which they would carry out a
structured engagement with one another in the spheres of language, literature, cuisine, festivals,
cultural events, tourism etc. For example, Andhra Pradesh is paired with Punjab for the year 2017.
During the year, Punjabis would attempt to learn key words in Telugu, a few Telugu books would
be translated into Punjabi & vice-versa, Andhraites would hold food festivals offering Punjabi
dishes, Punjabis would perform Andhra folk dances, while Andhraites would perform Bhangra at
staged events etc. This pattern of cultural adoption of the partner State/UT would be followed by
all States and UTs. States/UTs in India were paired till March 2019. The paired States/UTs signed
MoUs with each other, delineating a set of activities that they would carry out. An activity calendar
for each pair was prepared through mutual consultation, paving the way for a year long process of
mutual engagement. Such interaction between different segments of the population of each pair
of States /UTs at the cultural level, generated the vibrance of understanding & appreciation
amongst the people and forge mutual bonding, thus securing an enriched value system of unity in
the nation. The same pairing of States/ UTs will continue till June 2020. After the creation of UT
of Ladakh, it has been paired along with Jammu & Kashmir with Tamil Nadu. The pairing of
States/ UTs is available on the website. New pairing of States/ UTs may come into force from
01.07.2020.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage attempt ANY TEN questions from the
twelve that follow.
(1x10 =10) i) India‟s uniqueness lies in
a) Diversity of languages
b) composite identity
c) cultural revolution
d) singular identity
ii) India is a united country because of
a) its shared history
b) diversity of religions
c) Spirit of mutual understanding
d) diversity of languages
iii) According to the passage what feelings should be nourished and cherished a) fanaticism
b) casteism
c) nationalism
d) communalism
iv) Which program among the following intend to enhance optimum bonding among the
citizens of our country?
a) Religious exchange program
b) Cultural exchange program
c) Language exchange program
d) Academic exchange program
v) The Rashtriya Ekta Divas is not celebrated to ------
a. Give opportunity to people of India to have the joy of living together.
b. Make people acquainted with India‟s cultural, social, linguistic and religious diversity.
c. Arouse the feeling of language chauvinism among the native speakers.
d. To promote national integration
vi) By pairing a state/UT with another state /UT we learn about the……… of that state/UT.
a. language, literature
b. cultural events, tourism
c. cuisine, festivals
d. All of the abovevii) India‟s prosperity rests in its:
a. Economic Development
b. National Integration
c. Sectarian development
d. None of the above
viii) Which of the following (other than the ones given in the passage) can enhance the bond of
National Integration among the people of country.
a) celebration of festivals of other religions
b) visiting places of worship of other religion