खालीलपैकी कोणती विधाने ग्रामीण समाजाचे वैशिष्ट्ये आहेत ?
अ. दाट लोकसंख्या
ब. शेती प्रधान समाज
क. पितृसत्ताक कुटुंब पद्धती
ड. शैक्षणिक मागासलेपणा

The correct answer is Option C (b, c and d).

Key Points:
• Characteristics of Rural Societies:
• Agriculture-centric economy (b): Agriculture and allied activities form the primary occupation of rural communities.
• Patriarchal joint family system (c): Rural Indian families are predominantly paternal (patriarchal), with decision-making vested in the eldest male.
• Educational backwardness (d): Historically and structurally, rural areas have suffered from lower access to higher educational infrastructure compared to urban hubs.
• Low Population Density: Dense population ('दाट लोकसंख्या' - statement a) is a defining characteristic of urban settlements, not rural communities (which are characterized by low population density and sparse settlement patterns).
• Therefore, statements b, c, and d are true characteristics of rural community.
• Hence, Option (3) is correct.
• Key Takeaway: Rural societies are characterized by agrarian dominance, patriarchy, and lower density; dense population is an urban trait.