2. Meaning of National Integration
National integration is being free
from hatred, jealousy and prejudice
towards other persons or communities. It
involves respecting each other and living
in harmony. It refers to an attitude that we
all belong to one nation and to one family
as equals.
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3. Diversity
In India diversity is manifested in the
form of geographical diversity, bio-
diversity and human diversity.
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4. Geographical Diversity
There are high mountain ranges,
long rivers and vast plains in India. Some
regions are too cold and some are too
hot. Besides, there are scorching deserts,
thick forests, cool lakes, cascading
waterfalls, lovely sea coasts and
hundreds of small islands. These are the
gifts of nature to us.
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6. Bio-diversity
India's bio-diversity is enormous.
Only a few countries of the world have
been endowed with such a diversity.
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7. Human diversity
In this vast land, there are people
belonging to different communities. They
differ in their appearance, build, language,
clothing, food habits, customs and
traditions, castes and religions.
One has to go round the length and
breadth of the land to understand and
appreciate the variety. Truly, Indians are a
colorful people.
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8. Unity in Diversity
‘Live and let live’ is the motto of
the Indians. There is no intolerance about
any religion. Minority communities like the
Parsis and the Jews have learnt the
regional languages and mingled well with
the people around them. Yet, they have
not given up their religious practices.
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9. India is known for its
Principle of Tolerance. This quality
has fostered emotional unity. What
strikes us is that all sorts of
differences and diversities have
been harmonised by a single
principle of Oneness.
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10. Threats to National Integration
Casteism
Communalism
Regionalism
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