Indian Society: Rural, Urban and Tribal Communities — Flashcards

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A rural community refers to people living in villages, primarily engaged in agriculture and closely connected to nature. These communities are small in size, have face-to-face relationships, and follo…

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1. Agriculture is the main occupation. 2. Social structure is based on kinship and caste. 3. They have a self-sufficient and static economy with traditional technology. These traits make rural life mo…

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The rural social structure is built around four main units: village, community, family, and caste. Caste plays a central role in organizing social life, with each caste having specific roles and respo…

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The rural economy consists of: 1. Agricultural sector – includes farming, animal husbandry, dairying, and fisheries. 2. Non-agricultural sector – includes cottage industries, handicrafts, trade, trans…

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Agriculture provides employment to over 50% of India’s workforce, even though its share in GDP has decreased. It supports not only farmers but also laborers, traders, and small businesses linked to fa…

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An urban community consists of people living in cities or towns, characterized by large populations, non-agricultural jobs, and advanced infrastructure. Urban life is marked by diversity, impersonal r…

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1. Large and dense population. 2. Dominance of industries and services. 3. Heterogeneous and diverse population. 4. Secondary and impersonal relationships. 5. Dependence on formal systems like police …

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Urban families are smaller, often nuclear, and less dependent on joint family systems. Women are more likely to work, marriage age is delayed, and many family functions like education and childcare ar…