Passage: India is a land of diversity where people speak different languages, follow various traditions, and celebrate many festivals. Despite these differences, Indians live together with a strong sense of unity. Festivals like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and Baisakhi are celebrated with joy and respect by people of all religions. Education plays an important role in strengthening this unity by teaching children the values of respect, tolerance, and cooperation. A literate society not only grows economically but also develops socially and culturally.
Q1. What makes India unique according to the passage?
- a) Its population
- b) Its diversity
- c) Its government
- d) Its climate
Answer: b) Its diversity
Q2. Which festivals are mentioned in the passage?
- a) Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Baisakhi
- b) Holi, Pongal, Onam, Navratri
- c) Rakhi, Guruparv, Holi, Durga Puja
- d) Only Diwali and Eid
Answer: a) Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Baisakhi
Q3. What value does education teach children?
- a) To earn money
- b) Respect, tolerance, and cooperation
- c) To fight with others
- d) Only literacy
Answer: b) Respect, tolerance, and cooperation
Q4. What is the effect of a literate society?
- a) It develops socially and culturally
- b) It weakens unity
- c) It decreases respect
- d) It destroys traditions
Answer: a) It develops socially and culturally
Q5. Which word in the passage means ‘living together as one’?
- a) Tolerance
- b) Diversity
- c) Unity
- d) Tradition
Answer: c) Unity
Q6. How do Indians celebrate festivals?
- a) With sadness
- b) With joy and respect
- c) Without caring for others
- d) Only in villages
Answer: b) With joy and respect
Q7. Which of the following is NOT a festival mentioned in the passage?
- a) Eid
- b) Holi
- c) Christmas
- d) Baisakhi
Answer: b) Holi
Q8. According to the passage, education strengthens unity by:
- a) Teaching languages
- b) Teaching values
- c) Giving homework
- d) Teaching subjects only
Answer: b) Teaching values
Q9. The passage suggests that diversity in India is balanced by:
- a) Economic growth
- b) Unity among people
- c) Cultural differences
- d) Government rules
Answer: b) Unity among people
