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Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One' — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

What Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One' covers in CBSE Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One'

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1. Main Idea of the Chapter

  • Unity in diversity means many different things exist together in one country.
  • India is rich in diversity in landscapes, people, languages, dresses, foods, festivals, and customs.
  • Diversity does not divide India; it enriches it.
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2. India’s Rich Diversity

  • India has over 1.4 billion inhabitants, about 18 percent of the world’s population.
  • The People of India project surveyed 4,635 communities across all States.
  • It counted 325 languages using 25 scripts.
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3. Food and Common Ingredients

  • Indian food has thousands of dishes and preparations.
  • Common staple grains include rice, barley, wheat, pearl millet, sorghum, finger millet, dals, and grams.
  • Rice, barley, and wheat are cereals.
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4. Textiles and the Sari

  • Every region and community in India has its own clothing styles.
  • The sari is a plain length of cloth worn in most parts of India.
  • It may be made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fabric.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Unity in diversity in India

India's rich diversityUnderlying unityPeople of India projectFood in IndiaSari and clothingFestivalsLiterature and epicsHeroes of the epics

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Key topics in Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One' include Main Idea of the Chapter, India’s Rich Diversity, Food and Common Ingredients, Textiles and the Sari. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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