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Indian Society: Rural, Urban and Tribal Communities — Revision Notes

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

Indian Society: Rural, Urban and Tribal Communities revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology: 3 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Rural Communities

  • Rural communities are primarily based in villages and depend on agriculture.
  • They are small in size with close-knit, face-to-face relationships (primary groups).
  • Social structure is rooted in caste, kinship, and joint families.
2

Urban Communities

  • Urban communities are found in cities and towns with large, diverse populations.
  • They are characterized by non-agricultural occupations like industry and services.
  • Social relationships are impersonal and based on contracts (secondary groups).
3

Tribal Communities

  • Tribal communities live in isolated areas like forests and hills with distinct cultures.
  • They have their own languages, religions (often animistic), and traditions.
  • Social structure is based on kinship, with no rigid class or caste system.

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Rural communities are villageUrban communities are found in citiesTribal communities live in remote areasEach community has its own social

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Key topics in Indian Society: Rural, Urban and Tribal Communities include Rural Communities, Urban Communities, Tribal Communities. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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