Understanding Diversity Test 2

• India was partitioned into two dominions on the basis of religion.
• India comprised the Hindu majority whereas Pakistan comprised a Muslim majority.

India's vastness and diversities of religion, language and way of life give her a unique place. We have to see that we do not dwell on differences and work towards unity.
We can achieve this by:-

• Promoting regional culture.
• Developing tolerance towards all.
• Making national interest over regional interest.

Article 360 of the Constitution of India provides for the provision as to financial emergency. It provides for a provision that the President during the period of Proclamation of emergency issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court.

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn) is the national flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial.

The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in September-October 1961. The purpose was to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country including attachment to specific communities, castes, regions and languages. The conference set up NIC to review national integration issues and make recommendations.

 It was written during Jalianwala Bagh massacre that took place on 13 April 1919 in which many non-violent Indian protestors were shot dead by British soldiers.

The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed etc. there is a feeling of oneness among people. The phrase was used by Jawaharlal Nehru in his book ‘Discovery of India’.

Federation is a type of government, which has its powers divided among state and centre. Though it helps to carry out the functions of state and centre effectively it has its own demerits like creating regionalism among the people of different states.

NFHC stands for National Foundation for Communal Harmony. It was established with the main objective of providing assistance for the physical and psychological rehabilitation of the child victims of communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence.