Question

India is one of the most diverse countries in the world, with 28 states and 8 union territories. People from diverse cultures live together in harmony and brotherhood. Discuss some elements of cultural diversity in India.

Answer 1

Instructions:

There should be at least 3 points here.

• Talk about the meaning and types of cultural diversity.

Solution:

• Cultural diversity is made up of two words: culture and diversity. Culture refers to the values, beliefs and rules of society and Diversity refers to the presence of different elements or characteristics. Hence, cultural diversity is the presence of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Components of cultural diversity in India.

• Religious diversity: India is a secular country where all religions are given equal treatment and people of all religions live together in harmony. Languages: India is well known for its linguistic diversity. As per Census 2001, there are 122 major languages and 1599 other languages in India.
• Festivals: People of every religion and community celebrate different festivals based on their cultural identity. Students, we can add some examples as well to improve the quality of our answers. For example, Pongal, Makar Sankranti and Uttarayan are celebrated across India on the same day but with different rituals.
• Food habits: Diversity in food habits is one of India’s treasures. Every region in India offers their own traditional dishes, each of which is unique in its own way. For example, Rajasthan in the West is known for Dal Bati Churma, while Tamil Nadu in the South is famous for its Idli and Sambar.