Which of the following statements on agriculture and culture are correct?
(A) Many important regional festivals have their roots in agrarian society.
(B) The rituals of such festivals are often linked to agriculture.
(C) Rural culture and social structure are closely bound up with the agrarian way of life.
(D) Many of our cultural practices can be traced to our colonial backgrounds.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B and C only
(A) Many important regional festivals have their roots in agrarian society. — Correct. Many regional festivals grew out of agrarian society. They mark points in the farming year, such as sowing and the harvest.
(B) The rituals of such festivals are often linked to agriculture. — Correct. The practices and rituals of such festivals are tied to agriculture. Prayers for rain or thanks for a good harvest are common examples.
(C) Rural culture and social structure are closely bound up with the agrarian way of life. — Correct. In rural India, both culture and social structure are bound up with the agrarian way of life. Festivals, rituals and the division of village work all rest on farming.
(D) Many of our cultural practices can be traced to our colonial backgrounds. — Incorrect. Many of our cultural practices are traced to our agrarian backgrounds. Farming is their source, so the word colonial makes the statement false.
NCERT (2026-27): “Change and Development in Rural Society … “… Many of our cultural practices and patterns can be traced to our agrarian backgrounds. …” “¾¾ Think of an important festival that is celebrated in your region that has its roots in agrarian society. What is the significance of the various practices or rituals that are associated with that festival, and how are they linked to agriculture? ¾¾ Most towns and cities in India have grown and encompassed surrounding villages. …” |