Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Change and Development in Rural Society

Question:
Choose the incorrect statement from the given statements.
Options:
There is a close connection between agriculture and culture.
Agriculture is the only source of livelihood for the rural population.
Both the culture and social structure in rural India are closely bound up with agricultural and the agrarian way of life.
Increasing interconnection of the rural and urban economies have led to many diverse occupations.
Correct Answer:
Agriculture is the only source of livelihood for the rural population.
Explanation:
There is a close connection between agriculture and culture. The nature and practice of agriculture varies greatly across the different regions of the country. These variations are reflected in the different regional cultures. One can say that both the culture and social structure in rural India are closely bound up with agricultural and the agrarian way of life. Agriculture is the single most important source of livelihood for the majority of the rural population. But the rural is not just agriculture. Many activities that support agriculture and village life are also sources of livelihood for people in rural India. For example, a large number of artisans such as potters, carpenters, weavers, ironsmiths, and goldsmiths are found in rural areas. They were once part and parcel of the village economy. Increasing interconnection of the rural and urban economies have led to many diverse occupations. Many people living in rural areas are employed in, or have livelihoods based in, rural non-farm activities.