\nThat is why many a time it is also known as the ‘Land of Diversities’. The factors that influence the regional diversities of India are-
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1) Huge expanse- India has a great expanse from North to the south 3214 km. and from East to West 2933. So naturally, differences can easily be seen in physical, cultural, and human elements.
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2) Relief- India has young Himalayan Mountains and the oldest Aravalli Mountains of the world also exist here. Similarly, there is a peninsular plateau formed of hard and old rocks in the south, and huge and fertile plains of Satluj – Ganga –Brahmputra made by the newer soils also brought down by the rivers originating from the Himalayan mountain ranges.
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3. Climate- The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two equal parts. Northern India has a temperate climate and southern India being nearer to the Equator has a tropical type of climate. Again northern India being far from the sea have a continental type of climate effect. The South India Surrounded by the sea has moderate temperatures.
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4. Migration- From thousands of years ago people of different tribes, castes, religions, soldiers, and rulers from neighbouring and outer world countries have been coming from different routes and settling in India. For example, Mongolian tribes came from middle-Asia and north-east regions; Tibetan people came from western Asian region, Aryans and Muslims came through the Himalayan region, and settled in north-western plain areas. Dravidians settled in plateau areas of south India and Tamils came from Sri Lanka and settled in Tamil Nadu.
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5. Culture- Due to different ethnic and religious groups, found in different regions of India, we find clear diversity in terms of language, lifestyle, dress, eating habits, architecture, folk songs, folk dances, fairs, festivals, and customs, etc. Almost 187 languages are found in India, However, major Indian languages recognized by the constitution are 18 in number. In regard to folk dances, Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Manipuri developed in the South, north, and north-eastern parts of the country.
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Different physical features are found in India.
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North to South expansion of the country is very large so there is two climate zone found in India.
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Invaders from different parts of the world came in Inida and settled here permanently.
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Punjab Board Solutions for Chapter: India – An Introduction, Exercise 1: Exercise
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Questions from Punjab Board Solutions for Chapter: India – An Introduction, Exercise 1: Exercise with Hints & Solutions
In India, Diversity and unity are neither opposite to each other and nor develop at the cost of each other, rather both are inter-related.” Give your arguments in favour of and against this statement".