Chapter 2 - Diversity in Society
1. Fill in the blanks.
(1) To live among a variety of communities is to experience _____.
Ans: co-existence
(2) India is an important _____ nation of the world.
Ans: secular
(3) Cooperation makes _____ in society healthier.
Ans: interdependence
2. Answer each of the following questions in one sentence.
(1) What is meant by cooperation ?
Ans: Cooperation means sharing and helping one another in solving problems and removing difficulties.
(2) Why have we accepted the principle of secularism?
Ans: We have accepted the principle of secularism to preserve our diversity.
3. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
(1) What is it that shows the unity in Indian society ?
Ans:
(i) There is coexistence of diverse people for a long period of time.
(ii) This living together creates a feeling of unity among the people.
(iii) We can see this unity among the people in the times of natural and social calamities.
(2) When do conflicts arise in society?
Ans:
(i) The conflicts arise in society when the differences of opinion and viewpoints among the people cannot be resolved peacefully.
(ii) Misunderstanding and prejudices also lead to the conflicts.
(3) What are the advantages of cooperation?
Ans:
(i) The very existence of the society depends on cooperation.
(ii) Cooperation helps in solving problems of individuals and society.
(iii) Lack of cooperation hampers our progress.
(iv) Cooperation makes interdependence in society healthier.
(v) It is a process of inclusion.
(4) You see two children quarrelling. What would you do?
Ans:
(i) I will intervene to stop them from fighting with each other.
(ii) I will separate them and talk to each of them.
(iii) I will first understand the cause of the fight and persuade them to understand each other’s reason for fighting and make them arrive at a compromise.
(iv) I will ensure that they will not fight again.
(5) You are the Chief Minister of the School Cabinet. What are the functions you would perform?
Ans:
(i) I will select an equal number of competent boys and girls and appoint them as ministers.
(ii) I will distribute duties among my ministers and coordinate their work.
(iii) I will call meetings of the ministry to discuss matters related to school and inform our decisions to the Headmaster.
(iv) I will help the school administration in maintaining discipline and in promoting extracurricular activities.