Question

You notice in your day-to-day life people from different cultures, religions, languages, ethnic groups, etc. India is one such country with lots of diversity and we respect one another. This promotes harmony and peace among people. Given below are a few illustrations. They belong to different states. Collect information about the cultural diversity of the States/UTs of our country and write it in the box given below.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Gujarat:

• The cuisine of Gujarat is roti or rotlo of bakhari, makai, bajra, bhakri or jowar, rice, kadhiand or dal and multiple sabzi types. Some of the popular dances of Gujarat are Tippani Nritya, Daandiya Raas and Dholo Rano. Gujarat is known for the embroidery work.

Kerala:

• The cuisine of Kerala is prepared using coconut, vegetables, tapioca and a variety of spices in elegant styles. The most popular dance in Kerala is Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Kutiyattam, chavutti natakkam, etc. This place is known for its Thiruvathirakali, Poothanumthirayum, Mudiyettu, etc.

Jammu and Kashmir:

• The cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir is noodle soup, Thukpa, tsampa (Ngampe) and roasted barley. The popular dances are chakri, jabro dance, band pather and rouf dance. This place is known for the rich craft.

Arunachal Pradesh:

• The cuisine of Arunachal Pradesh is rice, bamboo shoot, lukter (combination of king chili flakes or bhut jolokia and cooked dry meat), piike piilla (pickle) and pehak. The popular dances are Niechi-dou (Hrusso), Ponung and Tapu Dance (Adi), Lion and Peacock dance and Ajhi Lhamu Pantomime (Monpa and Sherdukpen), Rikhampada (Nyishi), Igu Dance (Idu Mishmi), Moh festival dance (Tangsa), Loku-Bawang (Nocte), PakkuItu (Apatani) and Ozele (Wancho). It is a beautiful land of handicrafts.

Tamil Nadu:

• The principal agricultural produce of Tamil Nadu is rice. The most popular dances are Bharathanatyam, Therukuthu and Karagattam. This place is known for Villu Pattu, Mayil Aattam, Bommalattam, etc.