Question

Which characteristics are commonly associated with Indian rural society?
(A). Full equality between men and women
(B). Predominant occupation based on agriculture
(C). Lack of social stratification based on caste
(D). Villages as units of rural society
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• C. (B) and (D) only.
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Indian villages remain largely agrarian societies, but social dynamics are complex and evolving.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Flag (A) 'full equality' and (C) 'lack of stratification' as absolute claims unlikely to fully hold.
Step 2: Eliminate both (A) and (C) on this basis.
Step 3: Confirm (B) and (D) as stable, well-established features of rural society.
Step 4: The correct answer is (B) and (D) only (Option 3).