National Integration

1. What is National Integration?

            National Integration refers to the sentiment which binds the people of a Nation together. It is an emotional and mental bond which binds all the people of a National irrespective of caste, creed, colour, race, religion and region.

2. Name the State with which the following are related to :

            a) Bhangra Dance – Punjab

            b) Hazratbal Shrine – Jammu & Kashmir

            c) Qutub Minar – Delhi

            d) Nallamala Forest – Andra Pradesh

            e) Brindavan Gardens – Karnataka

3. Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers.

    

a. First President of India was Dr.Rajendra Prasad.

b. Jainism was founded by Mahaveer Jain.

c. Most famous king of Vijayanagar Empire was Sri Krishnadevaraayalu.

d. The native inhabitants of Peninsular India were the Dravidians.

e. India was the cradle of Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest                   civilizations in History.

f. In the year 1885, The Indian National Congress was established by Sir HO Hume.

g. The sacred scripture of ‘Sikhism’ is Guru Granth Saheb.

h. ‘Quit India’ movement was started by Gandhiji in the year 1942.

i. National song ‘Vande Mataram’ was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

j. First War of Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) took place in the year 1857.

k. Indian Culture is described as an example of composite culture.

l. There are six major religions in India.

m. Under the British rule in India, religion asked as a main barrier against national unity.

n. Mahavir of Jain belonged to a princely family in Vaishali.

o. Indian festivals are related to the change of weather and harvesting.

p. NCC plans to achieve National Integration primarily through co-operate/community living.

q. NIC are organized with the sole aim of fostering National Integration.

r. India was also the cradle of one of the earliest civilization in history called the Harappan culture.

4. List out the fundamentals/essentials of National Unity.

    a) Language     

    b) Casteism    

    c) Education    

    d) Communalism         

    e) Regionalism

5. Match the following.

            1. Mahatma Gandhiji              - Jai Jawan; Jai Kisan (5)

            2. Subhash Chandra Bose     - Panditji (4)

            3. Sardar Vallabhai Patel       - Indian National Army (2)

            4. Jawahar Lal Nehru             - Iron man of India (3)

            5. Lal Bahadur Shastry          - Non Cooperation Movement (1)

6. Write True or False

a. The policy of ‘Sulkul’ (peace with all) was adopted by Akbar.   – True

b. Influence of New ‘Gods’ and new methods of worship was brought to India by the Dravidians. – False

c. The British in India followed a policy divide and multiply. – False

d. Jesus Christ was born in 4 BC in Judaea. – False

e. Gautam Budha was the son of India Prince Suddhodan. – True

f. National Integration means a feeling of togetherness and unity among the people of a Country - True

g. National Integration is a must to achieve better foreign relations and better standing among the nations of the World - True

h. In ancient and medieval times religion has worked as a system of exploitation in India    – True

i. Indian culture and customs are not influenced by religions. – False

j. Customs regarding dresses and ornaments differ in India and are related to the religions. - True

k. The racial core in India consists of Dravidians and Aryans. – True

l. Changes in Society due to modernization has done away with the traditional joint family system. - True

m. Corporate living is one of the best means of achieving National Integration. - True

n. India was one of the oldest of the pre historic cultures of the world. - True

o. Eighteenth century marks the beginning of the modern period of Indian History. – True

7. What are the current objectives of India?

a. Self sufficiency in nuclear power

b. Availability of reliable power supply for farming and industries

c. Production of goods for world markets

d. Balancing growth in both public and private sector

e. Modernization of villages, linking with roads and provision of electricity to all villages

8. Why national integration important for progress of any nation?

     It is important for the following:

     a. Maintenance of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation

      b. Maintenance of peace and harmony

      c. Growth and development of the nation

      d. Eradication of poverty and illiteracy

      e. Internal security and law and order

      f. Culture and religious development

      g. Economic and industrial growth

       h. Attract foreign investment and increase import and export

       i. Exchange of technological know-how and culture

       j. Dignity and self respect as a nation

       k. Welfare and well-being of the people

       l. Foreign relations and better standing among the nations of the world

9. Youth can contribute for nation building at personal level by saying ‘no’ to what all social evils?

a) Drugs          b) Dowry          c) Illicit sexual relations        

d) Use of Child labour              e) Anti Social activities in thought and action      

f) Exploitation of under privileged in society  g) Unfair means during exams  

h) Accepting and offering bribe in all forms

10. What are the major Indian religions and percentage of population?

            a) Hindus        - 83.5%            b) Muslims      – 10.7%          

            c) Christians   – 2.44%            d) Sikhs           - 1.79%          

            e) Buddhists    - 0.74%            f) Jains            - 0.46%

            e) Others         - 0.37%

11. What are the components of National Integration?

     National Integration includes a) Cultural Integration b) Economic Integration c) Emotional Integration d) Geographical Integration e) Moral and Ethical Integration f) Political Integration g) Religious Integration h) Social Integration

12. What are the aims of NIC?

      a) Create awareness amongst the youth of diverse culture heritage in our                   country.

    b) To foster National Integration despite culture, religious, geographical and environmental barriers.

      c) To learn to live, co-operate and work in harmony with cadets of other states.

      d) To teach final qualities of life and help in overall personality development.

13. Match the following:

      1. Rajghat              - Rajiv Gandhi (4)

      2. Santhiban         -  Indira Gandhi (3)

      3. Shakthi Sthal   – Jawaharlal Nehru (2)

      4. Vir Bhumi         – Mahatma Gandhi (1)

14. Match the following:

      1. National Song               - Jana Gana Mana (5)

      2. National Flower             -  Peacock (3)

      3. National Bird                – Lotus (2)

      4. National Animal            – Vande Mataram (1)

      5. National Anthem           – Tiger (4)

15. Name five countries that share land boundary with India.

      China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar

16. Write full form of the following: a) AIDS b) ECHS c) MOU d) ISRO e) UNESCO

     AIDS – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

     ECHS – Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Service

     MOU – Memorandum of Understanding

     ISRO – Indian Space Research Organization

     UNESCO – United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization

17. What are the gallantry awards?

      PVC – Param Vir Chakra             

      MVC – Maha Vir Chakra

      VC – Vir Chakra                           

      AC -  Ashok Chakra

  

18. What are the Non-Gallantry Awards?

a. Bharat Ratna b. Padma Vibhushan c. Padma Bhushan d. Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal  e. Param Vishisht Seva Medal f. Padma Shri g. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak h. Uttam Yudh Seva Medal j. Ati Vishisht Seva Medal k. President’s Police and Fire Service Medal for Gallantry l. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry 

m. President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry.

19. Match the following :

      a. Bharat Natyam – Punjab (e)

      b. Kuchupudi        -  Tamil Nadu (a)

      c. Gharba              – Andra Pradesh (b)

      d. Kathakali          – Gujarat (c)

      e. Bhangra            – Kerala (d)