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without any problem. India is decorated by the g It improves healthy human relations and
high mountains, valleys, oceans, famous rivers, protects equal human rights for all.
streams, forests, deserts, ancient culture and g Unity in diversity in India provides source of
tradition and most importantly unity in diversity. tourism. People of diverse cultures, tradi-
People here belong to their own race, religion tions, cuisines, religions and clothing attract
and language. However, they all have similar more visitors and tourists from all across the
characteristic of humanity which makes them world.
able to live together.
g It gives rise to the habit of national integra-
Importance of Unity in Diversity : tion among people of the country even after
g Unity in diversity boosts morale of people at being diverse in various ways.
workplace, organisation and community. g It gives value to the rich heritages of country
g It helps in enhancing esprit de corps, rela- as well as strengthens and enriches the
tionships, teamwork among people thus cultural heritage of India.
improve performance, quality of work, g It helps to be rich in agricultural area
productivity and lifestyle. through different crops and thus economy
g It makes communication effective even in growth.
bad situation. g It is a source of skilled and advanced profes-

g Keeps people away from social problems sionals in various areas of the country.
and help to manage conflicts easily.

Terminology

Arnalgamation : the action or process of combining or uniting
Intercultural : derived from different cultures
Conflict : serious disagreement about something important

Inside Story
Inside Story
g India is a museum of various customs, cultures, creeds, social systems, races and
tongues, but still there is unity in all the diversities.
g Tolerance and respect for diversity help us to appreciate the process of social and cultural
transformation.
g The years of foreign rule and religious movements have gifted the ancient land of India, a
rich culture of festivals, customs and social habits.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. ____________ and ____________ for diversity help us to appreciate the process of social
and cultural transformation.
(a) Tolerance (b) respect (c) both (a) & (b)

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