Quiz over 'Unity in Diversity'

Unity in Diversity in India - Vocabulary Quiz

Q. No. (1–20). Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word/phrase based on its context in the passage. (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

1. “...a land of myriad languages...” The word “myriad” means:

A) few B) countless or very many C) ancient D) similar

2. “...a veritable babel of tongues...” The word “veritable” means:

A) false B) real or genuine C) imaginary D) temporary

3. “...continental dimensions of the country account for these variations...” The word “account for” means:

A) ignore B) explain or cause C) hide D) count

4. “...superficial observers are likely to be bewildered...” The word “superficial” means:

A) deep and thoughtful B) surface-level or shallow C) experienced D) wise

5. “...the eminently desirable goal of unity amidst diversity.” The word “eminently” means:

A) barely B) obviously or notably C) rarely D) secretly

6. “...the individual in the aggregate...” The word “aggregate” means:

A) separate parts B) whole or total C) single unit D) difference

7. “...a keen penetrating insight...” The word “penetrating” means:

A) shallow B) sharp or insightful C) confusing D) slow

8. “...the manifold variety in India.” The word “manifold” means:

A) single B) many and varied C) limited D) hidden

9. “...a fertile source of strength and wealth.” The word “fertile” means:

A) barren B) productive or rich C) weak D) empty

10. “...discerned a certain underlying uniformity...” The word “discerned” means:

A) ignored B) clearly seen or recognized C) confused D) forgotten

11. “...features which differentiate it from...” The word “differentiate” means:

A) make similar B) distinguish or make different C) copy D) combine

12. “...grasped the whole of India as a unit...” The word “grasped” means:

A) released B) understood or seized mentally C) lost D) ignored

13. “...heirs to a common and rich culture.” The word “heirs” means:

A) enemies B) inheritors or successors C) creators D) destroyers

14. “...serves as a bond of unity...” The word “bond” means:

A) separation B) connection or tie C) weakness D) conflict

15. “...has come to stay as the lingua franca...” The term “lingua franca” means:

A) foreign language B) common language for communication C) ancient language D) secret language

16. “...a tradition of piety...” The word “piety” means:

A) devotion and religious reverence B) wealth C) anger D) laziness

17. “...conquest of passion...” The word “passion” means:

A) calm feelings B) strong emotions or desires C) hobbies D) knowledge

18. “...inclining towards our spiritual values...” The word “inclining” means:

A) turning away B) leaning or tending towards C) rejecting D) forgetting

19. “...a mode of aesthetic expression...” The word “aesthetic” means:

A) related to beauty and art B) practical use C) scientific D) ordinary

20. “...not get dazed by the superficial prosperity...” The word “dazed” means:

A) inspired B) confused or overwhelmed C) calm D) excited