6th Standard, Social Science, Chapter 2
INDIA – OUR PRIDE
EXERCISES
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1. Unique contribution of Indians to Mathematics is using zero as a numeral for the first time.
2. The Shakuntala Sanskrit work was translated into English by William Jones
3. There is a grand Hindu temple in Angkorwat Cambodia.
II. Answer the following questions in one sentence.
- How India is called in the Puranas?
Answer: India is called Bharata Varsha in the Puranas.
- What are the valuable Contributions to Mathematics from Indians?
Answer: Numerals, decimals, fractions and algebra are the contributions of ancient India. The credit of using ‘zero’ as a numeral for the first time goes to the Indians.
- What was the great achievement of Aryabhata?
Answer: ‘Earth is round’, ‘Earth goes round the Sun’ this is stated by Aryabhata the Indian Scientist In these times of modern science the credit of discovering the truth (that the earth is round) is given to Copernicus who is ten centuries later than the Indian scientist Aryabhata.
- Where in the world the famous gigantic Buddha temple located?
Answer: The famous gigantic Buddhist temple is located in Borobudur, Indonesia, specifically on the island of Java, in the Kedu Valley. It is the world’s largest Buddhist temple.
- Mention the three countries of South East Asian continent which spread Indian culture?
Answer: Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka are the South East Asian continent which spread Indian culture.
- Mention any two Indian values.
Answer: ‘Acharya Devo Bhava’ and ‘Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu’ are the two Indian Values.
III. Discuss
- The Value of equality of religion is practiced in our country.
Answer: India believes is the equality of all religions. Light is Light wherever it comes from, It has the power to eliminate darkness, similarly no matter what the religion may be, God is one, names are many is the Vedic saying. The value of equality of religion is a cornerstone of Indian society and is enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The country is a secular nation, meaning the state does not endorse any particular religion and treats all religions equally. Citizens have the fundamental right to freedom of religion, allowing them to profess, practice, and propagate any religion of their choice.
Additional Questions:
- What are the main Indian contributions?
Answer: The main Indian contributions are,
a) The famous ‘Pythagoras’ Theorem was already known to Bodhayana the great Indian Scientist two centuries earlier. The indivisible unit of matter is called Atom (Anu). This was stated by an Indian sage Kanaada. He propounded this theory 27 centuries ago.
b) Indians knew the manufacture of steel since ancient time.
c) Indians were the foremost in building ships. Surat in Gujarat was a well – known place for ship building. After Indians identified the monsoon winds, the progress in the field of navigation picked up speed in the world.
d) Yoga and Sanskrit are also Indian contributions.
- What are the main values of India?
Answer: The main values of India are,
- Aacharya Devo Bhava
- Non-violence
- Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu
- Equality of all religions
Explain about the eternal values of India.
- Aacharya Devo Bhava: Education was not a matter of business in ancient Indian culture. The values taught by the teachers to the pupils three thousand years ago are relevant for all the ages (i) Tell the truth; (ii) Be righteous; (iii) Don’t be satisfied with your learning; (iv) Don’t be arrogant; (v) Treat mother, father, teacher and the guest as equal to Gods. These values are still relevant to the day and should be practiced.
- Non-violence: Indians are the foremost advocates of non-violence in the world. Buddhism and Jainism also advocate non-violence. It can be observed that Mahatma Gandhiji made this philosophy of non-viloence a powerful weapon which gave us Independence.
c) Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavantu: (Let all people be happy) This is a noble value of our ancients. Let all people be happy – was the purpose of life. ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. The thought that whole world is one family’ is unique to Indians.
d) Equality of all religions: Another value India believes is the equality of all religions. Light is Light wherever it comes from, It has the power to eliminate darkness, similarly no matter what the religion may be, God is one, names are many is the Vedic saying.
Activity: Locate on the map of Asian continent influenced by Indian culture.
