Hamara Bharat — Incredible India! — Class 6 English Poorvi Questions and Answers

Hamara Bharat — Incredible India! questions and answers: read Class 6 Poorvi’s opening Unit 5 passage with a concise summary, five textbook answers and vocabulary.

Class: 6 Subject: English Book: Poorvi Unit: 5 – Culture and Tradition Type: Prose (Passage) Source copy: Reprint 2026–27

Source: NCERT Poorvi, Grade 6, Unit 5, printed pages 131–132; supplied reprint 2026–27. Open-ended and personal responses are examples to adapt. These explanations are study support, not an official NCERT answer key.

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About the passage

“Hamara Bharat – Incredible India!” is the opening passage of Unit 5, ‘Culture and Tradition’, in the Class 6 English textbook Poorvi. It is a short prose piece that introduces the unit’s big idea – the richness of India’s culture and the spirit of unity in diversity. The passage describes Bharat as a land known worldwide for its wise and heroic people, its diverse culture that has drawn travellers since ancient times, and its rivers, lakes, high mountains and green forests full of plants and animals. It ends with a gentle appeal to every citizen to keep working hard so that the nation continues to prosper.

About the piece

This opening Unit 5 passage has no individual author byline in the supplied text. It introduces culture, natural diversity and shared responsibility. The title’s wording should not be treated as evidence of a particular tourism-campaign source.

Summary

Four landscape views showing high mountains, a river, a lake and a green forest
Original illustrative montage of the geographical features named in the passage. The four views are conceptual and do not depict a single identified real location.

The passage celebrates Bharat’s wise and heroic people, diverse culture and natural features. It describes rivers, lakes, high mountains and forests that support plants, insects, birds and animals. People living together in unison illustrate unity in diversity.

Its final appeal asks inhabitants to keep working hard so that the country prospers. This is an encouraging civic message within the passage, rather than a measurable ranking of countries.

Textbook location: the opening passage is on printed page 131 and its five questions are on page 132. The following companion section, Kalakritiyon ka Bharat, continues on pages 132–140 with regional crafts and language activities.

Theme & message

The central theme is pride in India’s culture and the spirit of unity in diversity. The passage shows that India is great not only because of its natural beauty – its rivers, mountains and forests – but also because of its wise people and the way different communities live together in harmony. Its message is one of responsibility and effort: a country’s greatness must be protected and added to by its citizens through hard work, respect for nature and respect for one another.

Word meanings

WordEnglish meaningHindi meaning
worldwideall over the worldदुनिया भर में
wisehaving good sense and knowledgeबुद्धिमान / ज्ञानी
heroicvery brave and nobleवीरतापूर्ण / साहसी
diverseof many different kindsविविध / भिन्न-भिन्न
culturethe customs, arts and way of life of a peopleसंस्कृति
attractedcaused to come or take interestआकर्षित किया
numerousvery manyबहुसंख्यक
travellerspeople who go on journeys to other placesयात्री / सैलानी
ancientbelonging to a very long time agoप्राचीन / पुरातन
unisonacting together in agreementएकसुर / एकसाथ मिलकर
unity in diversitybeing united even though there are many differencesअनेकता में एकता
diversitythe state of having many different kindsविविधता / अनेकता
forestslarge areas thickly covered with treesवन / जंगल
ensureto make certain that something happensसुनिश्चित करना
prospersbecomes successful and grows wellसमृद्ध होता है / फलता-फूलता है
respectedadmired and honoured by othersसम्मानित / आदरणीय
globallythroughout the whole worldवैश्विक स्तर पर
inhabitantspeople who live in a placeनिवासी / बाशिंदे

Let us discuss

Answer the five questions on printed page 132 in their original order.

1. What has Bharat always been known for?

According to the passage, it has been known as a land of wise and heroic individuals.

2. What is attractive about Bharat?

Its rich and diverse culture, which has attracted travellers since ancient times.

3. What is special about living in unison?

People of different backgrounds live together in agreement, presenting unity in diversity. Unity means shared belonging and cooperation while retaining differences.

4. What geographical features are mentioned?

Rivers, lakes, high mountains and green forests. The forests are home to plants, insects, birds and animals.

5. What advice is given?

As inhabitants, we should continue working hard and help ensure that Bharat prospers.

Additional ClearStudy questions

This practice is separate from the printed textbook exercises.

Short answer (30–40 words)

1. Why have travellers been visiting Bharat since ancient times?

ANSWERTravellers have been visiting Bharat since ancient times because of its rich and diverse culture. The variety of customs, traditions, art and ways of life found here attracted numerous visitors from across the world, who were eager to see and learn about this special land.

2. What does ‘unity in diversity’ mean according to the passage?

ANSWERAccording to the passage, ‘unity in diversity’ means that the people of Bharat, who belong to many different cultures and backgrounds, still live together in unison and harmony. Despite their differences, they remain united as one nation, which they proudly present to the world.

3. How do India’s forests show its natural richness?

ANSWERIndia’s green forests show its natural richness because they are home to many plants, insects, birds and animals. This wide variety of plant and animal life proves that the country is full of nature and biodiversity, which adds to its beauty and importance.

4. What duty does the passage give to the citizens of Bharat?

ANSWERThe passage tells the citizens of Bharat that, as its inhabitants, they have a duty to keep working hard. They must make sure that their country continues to prosper, so that it stays great and is respected by people all over the world.

5. Why is Bharat respected globally, as suggested in the passage?

ANSWERBharat is respected globally because of the combination of its wise and heroic people, its rich and diverse culture, and its natural wealth of rivers, lakes, mountains and forests. All these elements together ensure that the country prospers and earns honour worldwide.

Long answer (100–120 words)

6. Describe how the passage presents Bharat as a great and special country.

ANSWERThe passage presents Bharat as a great and special country in three ways. First, it praises its people, calling it a land of wise and heroic individuals known the world over. Second, it celebrates its culture, which is rich and diverse and has attracted travellers since ancient times; the people here live in unison, showing the world the beauty of unity in diversity. Third, it describes India’s nature – its rivers, lakes, high mountains and green forests full of plants, insects, birds and animals. Together, these make the nation prosper and earn global respect. Finally, the passage reminds every citizen to keep working hard so this greatness continues.

7. ‘A country’s greatness is the responsibility of its citizens.’ How does the passage support this idea?

ANSWERThe passage strongly supports this idea. It first lists everything that makes Bharat great – wise and heroic people, a rich and diverse culture, and a beautiful natural environment of rivers, mountains and forests. But it does not stop at praise. It clearly states that these elements help the nation prosper and be respected, and then turns to the reader with advice: as inhabitants of this land, “we need to continue working hard and make sure that it prospers.” This shows that a country’s greatness is not automatic; it must be protected and built upon by the effort, hard work and sense of duty of every single citizen.

ClearStudy MCQs and assertion–reason practice

1. Bharat has been known worldwide as a land of —

(a) wise and heroic individuals   (b) tall buildings   (c) deserts only   (d) rich kings

ANSWER(a) wise and heroic individuals.

2. What has attracted numerous travellers to Bharat since ancient times?

(a) its cheap food   (b) its rich and diverse culture   (c) its big cities   (d) its factories

ANSWER(b) its rich and diverse culture.

3. The people of Bharat present to the world an example of —

(a) unity in diversity   (b) division   (c) competition   (d) silence

ANSWER(a) unity in diversity.

4. Which of these is NOT mentioned in the passage?

(a) rivers   (b) lakes   (c) high mountains   (d) busy markets

ANSWER(d) busy markets.

5. According to the passage, the green forests of Bharat are home to —

(a) only trees   (b) plants, insects, birds and animals   (c) only birds   (d) nobody

ANSWER(b) plants, insects, birds and animals.

6. The word ‘unison’ in the passage means —

(a) alone   (b) together in agreement   (c) in anger   (d) far apart

ANSWER(b) together in agreement.

7. What does the passage say all these elements ensure for Bharat?

(a) that it prospers and is respected globally   (b) that it stays hidden   (c) that it stops growing   (d) that it is forgotten

ANSWER(a) that it prospers and is respected globally.

8. The advice given to the inhabitants of Bharat is to —

(a) rest and relax   (b) leave the country   (c) keep working hard so it prospers   (d) ignore the forests

ANSWER(c) keep working hard so it prospers.

9. The word ‘inhabitants’ refers to —

(a) visitors   (b) people who live in a place   (c) animals   (d) rivers

ANSWER(b) people who live in a place.

10. This passage is the opening of which unit of Class 6 Poorvi?

(a) Unit 1   (b) Unit 3   (c) Unit 5 – Culture and Tradition   (d) Unit 6

ANSWER(c) Unit 5 – Culture and Tradition.
MCQ Answer Key: 1-(a), 2-(b), 3-(a), 4-(d), 5-(b), 6-(b), 7-(a), 8-(c), 9-(b), 10-(c)

Assertion–Reason – choose: (a) A and R true, R explains A; (b) A and R true, R does not explain A; (c) A true, R false; (d) A false, R true.

1. Assertion (A): Bharat has attracted numerous travellers since ancient times.

Reason (R): Bharat has a rich and diverse culture.

ANSWER(a) Both true and R correctly explains A – it is the rich, diverse culture that drew travellers.

2. Assertion (A): The people of Bharat present to the world an example of unity in diversity.

Reason (R): The people here live in unison even though they belong to many cultures.

ANSWER(a) Both true and R correctly explains A.

3. Assertion (A): Bharat is a land rich with rivers, lakes and high mountains.

Reason (R): Bharat has no forests or wildlife.

ANSWER(c) A is true, but R is false – the passage clearly says green forests are home to many plants, insects, birds and animals.

4. Assertion (A): The inhabitants of Bharat should continue working hard.

Reason (R): Working hard helps ensure that the country prospers.

ANSWER(a) Both true and R correctly explains A.

5. Assertion (A): Bharat is respected globally.

Reason (R): Its wise people, rich culture and natural wealth all help it prosper.

ANSWER(a) Both true and R correctly explains A.

Exam tips & common mistakes

Exam tips

• Remember the three things that make Bharat great: wise and heroic people, rich and diverse culture, and natural wealth (rivers, lakes, mountains, forests).
• Always use the key phrase “unity in diversity” when a question asks why living in unison is special.
• In the last answer, link the advice to the result – we work hard so that the country prospers.
• For value-based questions, mention pride in our country, harmony among people, and respect for nature.

Common mistakes

• Do not say Bharat is known only for its mountains or rivers – it is known for its wise and heroic individuals and its culture.
• Do not confuse the geographical features – the passage names rivers, lakes, high mountains and green forests, not seas or deserts.
• Do not forget the advice at the end: continue working hard so the nation prospers.
• ‘Unison’ means living together in harmony – do not confuse it with ‘alone’ or ‘quarrel’.

FAQs

Where is Hamara Bharat — Incredible India! in Poorvi?

It opens Unit 5, Culture and Tradition, on printed page 131. The five discussion questions are on page 132.

What does unity in diversity mean?

It means shared belonging and cooperation among people with different languages, cultures and traditions.

Where are the regional craft exercises?

They belong to the companion section Kalakritiyon ka Bharat on pages 132–140, which has its own linked ClearStudy guide.

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