NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination
Diversity And Discrimination Facts To Remember
Geographical conditions and historical background affect the way we speak, eat, wear or believe.
- Our diversity includes about 1600 languages, over a hundred dance forms and about eight major religions.
- Sometimes we are prejudiced about things and people different from us. We feel secure with the people or situations known to us.
- Stereotypes are also created about religion, sex race background etc. In turn, we hurt people.
NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2
- As a result of prejudice and stereotyping discrimination takes place.
- The caste system or label of untouchables was created because of discrimination.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar fought for his rights for his experience of caste-based discrimination. He is considered as the father of the constitution.
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NCERT Notes For Class 6 Civics Chapter 2 Diversity And Discrimination Objective Type Questions And Answers
Question 1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
(1). There are about ________ languages spoken in India.
Answer: 1600
Diversity And Discrimination Class 6 Notes
(2). India became independent in the year ___________.
Answer: 1947
(3). ________ is known as the father of Indian constitution.
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(4). Lower castes are also referred as _________.
Answer: Dalits
Question 2. Stale whether the given statements are true or false.
(l). Dr B.R. Ambedkar belonged to, the Mahar caste.
Answer: True
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(2). Koregaon is located in Kerala.
Answer: False
(3). There are four major religions in the world.
Answer: False
(4). Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.
Answer: True
Diversity And Discrimination Class 6 Extra Questions
Question 3. Match the contents of Column A with that of Column B.
Answer: 1-(c), 2-(a), 3-(d), 4-(b)