Class 6 D civics ch 1- Understanding Diversity Project work

Dear students of class 6 D

Read the following description of Ladakh and Kerala states first 

Diversity in India

Let’s understand the diversity existing in India with the help of two very distinct states i.e. the Ladakh and Kerala.

Ladakh

Ladakh is situated in the northeastern mountainous part of Jammu & Kashmir. In this desert area, very little agriculture is possible. This is because the place does not receive abundant rainfall and is usually covered with snow. Even for drinking water, people have to depend on the melting water from the mountains in the summer months.

In Ladakh, people rear sheep and the wool. The wool acquired here is very special and expensive. It is known as the Pashmina wool. Ladakhis carefully collect this wool and sell it to the local traders. Pashmina shawls are woven in Kashmir.

Here the people eat meat and milk products. Every family has some cows, goats, and dzos (Yak-cows). Despite Ladakh being a desert, it has attracted many traders and it also has many passes for example Tibet. The caravans here trade wool, spices, raw silk and textiles.

In Ladakh, Buddhism came via Tibet and because of this, the city is also known as Little Tibet. Some 400 years ago, Islam was introduced in this region. The local version of the Tibetian national epic “Kesar saga” is sung both by Muslims and Buddhists.

Kerala

Kerala is situated in the southwestern part of India. It is surrounded by sea on one side and the hills on the other side. A plethora of spices grows here. It is because of these spices that Kerala is extremely popular amongst the traders. Jewish and Arabs were the first to come here.

Some 2000 years ago, Apostle of Christ, St. Thomas came here. It was because of him that Christianity came to India. Before 700 years ago, Ibn Battuta also travelled to Kerala. He wrote a travelogue describing Muslims as the highly respected community. When Portuguese were discovering sea route from Europe to India, Vasco da Gama first landed here. It is because of all these historical influences that Kerala practices a diverse group of religions.

In Kerala, the fishing nets that are used are exactly like the Chinese fishing nets and are called as Cheena-Vala. The utensils that are used for frying are called Cheenachatti. On the whole, the word cheena was used to describe something that might have come from China. The land in Kerala is fertile and suitable for growing various crops. People here eat mainly rice, fish and vegetables.

Assignment :-
Now write a descriptive paragraph of around 100 -150 words in your own words about both the states mentioned above and you can also design a creative page for Ladkakh or Kerela ( any one) highlighting the main activities of people of that state. 
Compete this task in two to three days.