Question

Choose the description that best represents diversity from among the following.
1. It accepts differences among people.
2. It accepts inequality among people.
3. It leads to discrimination among people.
4. It leads to similarity of people.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : It accepts differences among people.

Diversity means that each individual is unique having individual differences.

• These differences may be because of personal qualities, physical features, social or economic background or cultural factors.
• India has always been a country with diversity.
• People belonging to different religions, cultural backgrounds, caste and regions have been living here in harmony for several centuries.
• People come from various backgrounds which are cultural, religious, and from regional backgrounds.

Thus, we can say that the statement 'It accepts differences among people.' best represents diversity.

 

• Diversity helps us understand how various cultures influence each other and what makes each culture so different from the other.
• It teaches us many values.
• We learn how to live and adjust in a diverse society.
• It teaches us to be united in an adverse situation.