Diverse democracy - class-IX
This quiz covers India's diverse democracy, including linguistic, religious, and cultural diversity, national integration, secularism, constitutional provisions, and the concept of unity in diversity for Class 9 students.
Questions
State whether each of these sentences is true (T) or false (F).
All Indians speak the same language.
- True
- False
Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
Which of these is not a reason for diversity?
- History of a region
- Habitat of a person
- Religion of person
- Wealth of a person
State whether each of these sentences is true (T) or false (F).
The geography of Ladakh allows cultivation of spices.
- True
- False
Both Kerala and Ladakh were influenced by ______ and ________.
- Russian, Chinese
- Chinese, Arab
- British, Roman
- None of the above
State whether the given sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Caste system is an example of diversity.
- True
- False
______ community was treated as untouchables in the Bombay Presidency.
- Koli
- Mahar
- Nayar
- Munda
State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
We have more than 1600 languages that are people's mothertongue.
- True
- False
India is a secular state and is clearly proclaimed in the ________________.
- Fundamental rights
- Fundamental duties.
- Preamble.
- Directive Principles of State policy
The democratic government is better than the other forms of government because it is ___________.
- Legitimate
- Illegitimate.
- Unaccountable.
- Non transparent.
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the National Integration ?
- It implies that there should be a common religion for all
- It makes all the people to have similar customs and traditions
- It means that all the people should have common lanuage
- A feeling and conviction that they are Indian first Indian last
The main hindrance to national integration in India is ___________________.
- The language policy of the government
- The non-functioning of the National Integration Council
- The formation of linguistic states
- The absence of strong national consciousness
Which of the following is the national flower of India ?
- Rose
- Canna
- Lotus
- Marigold
When a financial emergency is proclaimed _____________________.
- A repayment of government debts will stop
- Payment of salaries to public servants will be postponed.
- Salaries and allowances of any class of employees may be reduced
- Union budget will not be presented.
How many official and national languages have been recognized in the Constitution of India?
- 1 and 23
- 2 and 23
- 1 and 22
- 2 and 22
Ethnicity can be defined as a collectivity of people of a distinct nature in terms of race, descent, and culture.
- True
- False
Which among the following was created in 1961 to ensure 'unity in diversity' in the country?
- Unity States Council
- National Integration Council
- National Unity Council
- National Democratic Council
Which of the following is the demerit of a federation?
- It encourages regionalism
- It creates unity in diversity
- It gives considerable measure of autonomy to the states
- It prevents the central government from being despotic in behavior
NFCH stands for ___________.
- National Foundation for Countrys Harmony
- National Foundation for Communal Heritage
- National Foundation for Communal Harmony
- National Foundation for Countrys Heritage
Which of the following is a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian constitution?
- To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India and respect religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities
- Promote international peace and security
- Maintain just and honourable relations between nations
- Encourage settlements of international disputes by mutual agreement
To proclaim the unity of freedom struggle, the song 'the blood of Hindus and Muslims flows together' was sung. This song was sung after which of the following incidents?
- Round table conference
- Mahatma Gandhis assassination
- Jalianwala Bagh massacre
- None of these
Which of the following problems is not considered or confronted by the National Integration Council?
- Linguism
- Casteism
- Cyber-security threat
- Threat of regional violence
Who among the following heads the National Integration Council in India?
- President
- Vice President
- Prime Minister
- A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Which of the following is an example of unity in diversity in India?
- The people of India, living in different parts, speak different languages
- All Indians share the same national pride of having India as their motherland
- Both A and B
- None of these
National integration is necessary for building ___________.
- Strong nation
- Prosperous nation
- Both A and B
- None of these
Feelings and sentiments of nationhood emerged in India mainly during ____________.
- Satavahana period
- Mughal rule
- Guptas era
- Freedom struggle
Who coined the phrase 'Unity in Diversity'?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Bankim Chandhra Chatterji
Which of the following promote national integration?
- Constitutional provisions
- Governmental initiatives
- National Festivals and symbols
- All of these
Which of the following is an initiative of the government to promote national integration?
- Election Commission
- Lok Adalats
- National Integration Council
- None of these
Which of the following are considered as challenges to national integration?
- Communalism
- Regionalism
- Linguism
- All of these
Which of the following is included in the Preamble of Indian Constitution?
- Unity and integrity of the nation as a major objective
- Planning as objective
- To achieve best place in worlds economy
- None of these
In the course of analyzing the issues related to unity and integrity of the country which of the following characteristic is fundamental?
- Socialism
- Federalism
- Secularism
- Adult franchise
Which of the following is an example of a national festival that brings about the unity among diversified Indians?
- Holi
- Gandhi Jayanti
- Diwali
- Ganesh Chaturthi
India has a wide range of cultures because of which of the following reason?
- As it was ruled by different people
- As it is an old country
- As it is a large country
- None of these
During the British rule India became ____________.
- Geographically united
- Emotionally not integrated or diversified
- Both A and B
- None of these
National Integration Day to promote national integration among Indians is celebrated every year on ___________.
- 29 November
- 15 November
- 18 November
- 19 November
Which of the following is an example of extremism that affects national integration?
- Naxalite movement
- Maoist movement
- Both A and B
- None of these
_____ is an important example of the claim that unity and diversity can co-exist.
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- India
Communalism which is a threat to national integrity is ____________.
- Excessive affinity to one's own religion
- Hatred towards other religions
- Both A and B
- None of these
Which one of the following promotes national unity?
- Many festivals
- Many religions
- National festivals
- Inter-state disputes
The Himalayan mountains of the north and the seas and oceans of the south have given __________ unity to India.
- Political
- Social
- Cultural
- Geographical
Our Constitution recognizes ___________ languages as official languages.
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 22
India's unity is often described as unity in ___________.
- Religion
- Nation
- Diversity
- Caste
In olden times, it was believed the unity can be maintained, if the society is _____.
- Homogenous
- Heterogenous
- Tolerant
- Diverse
India is a secular country, it does not oppose any _________.
- Religion
- Nationality
- Diversity
- Caste
__________ languages have been given official language status in our Constitution.
- 43
- 42
- 22
- 23
_____ does not necessarily obstruct unity.
- Corruption
- Diversity
- Linguism
- Regionalism
The unity in diversity of India is because of _____.
- Our long history
- Rich heritage
- Social division
- A & B
- None of these
Which country is called the 'Museum of human race'?
- Egypt
- China
- Greece
- India
India is a country with extreme diversity in geographical, __________ bonding.
- Religious
- Racial
- Linguistic
- Cultural
- All of these
The National Integration Day is observed on_________.
- 14th November
- 19th November
- 1st November
- None of these