Diversity is a state of being different from each other. People speak different languages, eat different kinds of food, celebrate their own festivals and practise different cultures. We come from different backgrounds, belong to different cultures and worship in different ways, yet we live together – this is known as diversity. India is the land of unity in diversity.
1. Understanding Diversity
Even three students in one class can differ from one another in mother tongue, food and festival. Similarly, people who live in different parts of our country differ in their ways of life. These differences make us unique as Indians.
| Feature | Student 1 | Student 2 | Student 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother tongue | Tamil | Malayalam | Hindi |
| Food | Rice | Puttu | Chappathi |
| Festival | Pongal | Onam | Holi |