EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -According to this system, rural areas consist of open countryside with population densities less than 500 people per square mile and places with fewer than 2, 500 people.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a rural area, there are fewer people, and their homes and businesses are located far away from one another. Agriculture is the primary industry in most rural areas. Most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rural society means society that lives in village, and is dependent on natural environment Rural economy rests predominantly on agriculture and allied activities. These societies have a low density of population, intimate group relationships and have oral traditions. Rural societies are rich in culture and tradition.

Detailed explanation-4: -The important features of a rural community are: Communities are smaller in size and sparsely populated (i.e the density of population is less). The population shows homogeneity of language, culture, customs etc. The main occupation is agriculture. People live in close contact with nature.