Family Structure in India

Description: Test your knowledge about the diverse family structures found in India, exploring the cultural, social, and historical factors that shape them.
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of family structure in India?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polygamous families, where one person has multiple spouses, are generally not accepted in India due to legal and cultural reasons.

In a joint family system, which of the following is typically the head of the household?

  1. Eldest Male Member

  2. Eldest Female Member

  3. Youngest Male Member

  4. Youngest Female Member


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In traditional joint families, the eldest male member is often the head of the household, making decisions and managing family affairs.

What is the term used for a family structure where married couples live with their parents and siblings?

  1. Nuclear Family

  2. Joint Family

  3. Extended Family

  4. Polygamous Family


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A joint family is a family structure where married couples live together with their parents and siblings, sharing a common household and resources.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the decline of joint family systems in India?

  1. Industrialization and Urbanization

  2. Increased Educational Opportunities

  3. Changing Social Norms

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrialization, urbanization, increased educational opportunities, and changing social norms have all contributed to the decline of joint family systems in India.

What is the term used for a family structure where a single parent raises 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 structure where one parent raises their children without the other parent being present.

Which of the following is a common practice in some parts of India where a man marries his deceased brother's wife?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Levirate Marriage

  3. Sororate Marriage

  4. Arranged Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Levirate marriage is a practice where a man marries his deceased brother's wife, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage.

What is the term used for a family structure where a woman marries her deceased sister's husband?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Levirate Marriage

  3. Sororate Marriage

  4. Arranged Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sororate marriage is a practice where a woman marries her deceased sister's husband, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage.

Which of the following is a common practice in some parts of India where a man marries two or more women?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Levirate Marriage

  3. Sororate Marriage

  4. Arranged Marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polygamy is the practice of having multiple spouses at the same time, which is generally not accepted in India due to legal and cultural reasons.

What is the term used for a marriage arranged by the families of the bride and groom?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Levirate Marriage

  3. Sororate Marriage

  4. Arranged Marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arranged marriage is a common practice in India, where the families of the bride and groom play a significant role in selecting suitable partners for their children.

Which of the following is a common practice in some parts of India where a couple lives with the bride's family after marriage?

  1. Patrilocal Residence

  2. Matrilocal Residence

  3. Neolocal Residence

  4. Avunculocal Residence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Matrilocal residence is a practice where a couple lives with the bride's family after marriage, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage through the female line.

What is the term used for a family structure where a couple lives independently from both their families after marriage?

  1. Patrilocal Residence

  2. Matrilocal Residence

  3. Neolocal Residence

  4. Avunculocal Residence


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neolocal residence is a practice where a couple lives independently from both their families after marriage, establishing their own household.

Which of the following is a common practice in some parts of India where a couple lives with the groom's family after marriage?

  1. Patrilocal Residence

  2. Matrilocal Residence

  3. Neolocal Residence

  4. Avunculocal Residence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patrilocal residence is a practice where a couple lives with the groom's family after marriage, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage through the male line.

What is the term used for a family structure where a couple lives with the bride's uncle after marriage?

  1. Patrilocal Residence

  2. Matrilocal Residence

  3. Neolocal Residence

  4. Avunculocal Residence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avunculocal residence is a practice where a couple lives with the bride's uncle after marriage, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage through the female line.

Which of the following is a common practice in some parts of India where a man marries his wife's sister?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Levirate Marriage

  3. Sororate Marriage

  4. Arranged Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sororate marriage is a practice where a man marries his wife's sister, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage through the female line.

What is the term used for a family structure where a man marries his wife's brother?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Levirate Marriage

  3. Sororate Marriage

  4. Arranged Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Levirate marriage is a practice where a man marries his wife's brother, ensuring the continuation of the family lineage through the male line.

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