PPT: Diversity | Social Studies & Pedagogy Paper 2 for CTET & TET Exams - CTET & State TET PDF Download

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D i v e r s i t y
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D i v e r s i t y
Understanding Diversity
Demographic Variables
Diversity encompasses race, 
color, age, and gender 
differences among people.
Cultural Aspects
People belong to different 
regional, cultural, and 
religious backgrounds.
Not Inequality
Inequality occurs when 
resources and opportunities 
aren't equally available to all.
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D i v e r s i t y
Understanding Diversity
Demographic Variables
Diversity encompasses race, 
color, age, and gender 
differences among people.
Cultural Aspects
People belong to different 
regional, cultural, and 
religious backgrounds.
Not Inequality
Inequality occurs when 
resources and opportunities 
aren't equally available to all.
Diversity in India
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Cultural Richness
India is most 
culturally varied 
geographical entity 
after the African 
continent.
2
Historical 
Continuity
India has retained its 
diversity from ancient 
times till today.
3
Living Together
People of many religions, races, and traditions 
coexist with different languages, foods, and 
festivals.
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D i v e r s i t y
Understanding Diversity
Demographic Variables
Diversity encompasses race, 
color, age, and gender 
differences among people.
Cultural Aspects
People belong to different 
regional, cultural, and 
religious backgrounds.
Not Inequality
Inequality occurs when 
resources and opportunities 
aren't equally available to all.
Diversity in India
1
Cultural Richness
India is most 
culturally varied 
geographical entity 
after the African 
continent.
2
Historical 
Continuity
India has retained its 
diversity from ancient 
times till today.
3
Living Together
People of many religions, races, and traditions 
coexist with different languages, foods, and 
festivals.
Types of Diversity in India
Racial 
Diversity
Dr. BS Guha¾s six 
groups: Negrito, 
Proto-Australoids, 
Mongoloids, 
Mediterranean, 
Nordic.
Linguistic 
Diversity
Over 1600 languages 
with 22 scheduled 
languages. Hindi is 
the official language.
Religious 
Diversity
Birthplace of 
Hinduism, Sikhism, 
Buddhism, Jainism. 
Hindus are 79.80% 
per 2011 Census.
Geographical 
Diversity
Varied landscapes 
from Kerala's 
coastlines to 
Ladakh's mountains 
create different 
regional cultures.
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D i v e r s i t y
Understanding Diversity
Demographic Variables
Diversity encompasses race, 
color, age, and gender 
differences among people.
Cultural Aspects
People belong to different 
regional, cultural, and 
religious backgrounds.
Not Inequality
Inequality occurs when 
resources and opportunities 
aren't equally available to all.
Diversity in India
1
Cultural Richness
India is most 
culturally varied 
geographical entity 
after the African 
continent.
2
Historical 
Continuity
India has retained its 
diversity from ancient 
times till today.
3
Living Together
People of many religions, races, and traditions 
coexist with different languages, foods, and 
festivals.
Types of Diversity in India
Racial 
Diversity
Dr. BS Guha¾s six 
groups: Negrito, 
Proto-Australoids, 
Mongoloids, 
Mediterranean, 
Nordic.
Linguistic 
Diversity
Over 1600 languages 
with 22 scheduled 
languages. Hindi is 
the official language.
Religious 
Diversity
Birthplace of 
Hinduism, Sikhism, 
Buddhism, Jainism. 
Hindus are 79.80% 
per 2011 Census.
Geographical 
Diversity
Varied landscapes 
from Kerala's 
coastlines to 
Ladakh's mountains 
create different 
regional cultures.
Unity in Diversity
Oneness in 
Varieties
India exemplifies how 
people of different 
backgrounds can live 
together harmoniously
Freedom 
Movement
People of different 
backgrounds united to 
uproot British rule from 
India.
Nehru's Vision
Jawaharlal Nehru coined "Unity in Diversity" to 
describe India's inherent tolerance of beliefs.