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                              Do you think the term "unity in diversity" is an appropriate term to describe India? What do you think Nehru is trying to say about Indian unity from his book 'The Discovery of India'?                                                                         

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Unity in Diversity' is an appropriate term to describe India because India is a vast country with lofty mountains on the North and seas and oceans on other three sides. These geographical conditions have helped to shape the life style of the people. This diversity can be seen in:

(i) the language they speak.

(ii) the clothes that they wear.

(iii) the food that they eat.

(iv) the type of occupation that they follow.

In spite of these geographical differences, they are influenced by similar historical developments. The people from different parts of India rose up and protested against the British rule. Both Hindus and Muslims sacrificed their lives at the Jallianwallah Bagh in Amritsar. When India got independence, our Constitution was framed by the Constituent Assembly, which was a conglomeration representing different sections of the society.