Types of Family

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Which type of family is characterized by a single parent and their children?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Single-Parent Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A single-parent family is a family unit consisting of one parent and their children.

In a nuclear family, the basic unit consists of:

  1. Parents and children

  2. Parents, children, and grandparents

  3. Parents, children, and other relatives

  4. Parents, children, and unrelated individuals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A nuclear family consists of a husband, wife, and their children.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of three or more generations living together?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Single-Parent Family


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A joint family consists of three or more generations living together under one roof.

In an extended family, the basic unit consists of:

  1. Parents and children

  2. Parents, children, and grandparents

  3. Parents, children, and other relatives

  4. Parents, children, and unrelated individuals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An extended family consists of a nuclear family plus other relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of unrelated individuals living together?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Composite Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A composite family consists of a nuclear family or an extended family plus unrelated individuals.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of two or more married couples living together?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A polygamous family consists of two or more married couples living together.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of multiple spouses?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A polygamous family consists of two or more married couples living together.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of a single parent and their children, as well as other relatives?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Single-Parent Family


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An extended family consists of a nuclear family plus other relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of two or more married couples living together, as well as other relatives?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A joint family consists of three or more generations living together under one roof.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of multiple spouses, as well as other relatives?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A polygamous family consists of two or more married couples living together.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of a single parent and their children, as well as unrelated individuals?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Single-Parent Family


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A composite family consists of a nuclear family or an extended family plus unrelated individuals.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of two or more married couples living together, as well as unrelated individuals?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A composite family consists of a nuclear family or an extended family plus unrelated individuals.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of multiple spouses, as well as unrelated individuals?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A composite family consists of a nuclear family or an extended family plus unrelated individuals.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of a single parent and their children, as well as other relatives and unrelated individuals?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Composite Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A composite family consists of a nuclear family or an extended family plus unrelated individuals.

Which type of family is characterized by the presence of two or more married couples living together, as well as other relatives and unrelated individuals?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Composite Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A composite family consists of a nuclear family or an extended family plus unrelated individuals.

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