convention (n) : the way in which most people do
blend (v) : to mix two or more substances together
dialects (n) : the forms of a language that are spoken in one area
sages (n) : wise people
seers (n) : people who claim that they can see what is going to
happen in the future
piety (n) : showing a deep respect for ( esp: for god / religion)
penance (n) : voluntary self-punishment for wrongdoing
contemplation (n) : the act of thinking deeply
I. Answer the following questions.
- What do you understand by the expression' Unity in diversity'?
- Which aspect is Smith commenting on?
- Pick out the factors that contribute to Unity in Diversity?
- Why did the writer use the statement ' It is a mere collection of separate people'.
Give reasons
- ‘Hindi is now understood and recognised as the national language of India’. Do
you agree or disagree with the author? Give reasons.
I. Read the following words / phrases and find the words/ phrases from
the text which convey the same meaning.
- myriad
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- synthesis
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- diversity
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