Kinship Ties

Description: This quiz covers the concept of kinship ties in Indian sociology, focusing on the family structure and relationships within it.
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In Indian society, what is the term used for a person's father's brother?

  1. Chacha

  2. Mama

  3. Bhaiya

  4. Bhabhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chacha is the Hindi word for a person's father's brother.

Which of the following is not a primary kinship tie in Indian society?

  1. Husband-wife

  2. Parent-child

  3. Siblings

  4. Grandparent-grandchild


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Siblings are not considered a primary kinship tie in Indian society, as they are not directly related through blood or marriage.

What is the term used for a person's mother's sister?

  1. Mami

  2. Bua

  3. Chachi

  4. Tai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bua is the Hindi word for a person's mother's sister.

In a joint family system, what is the term used for the head of the household?

  1. Karta

  2. Mukhiya

  3. Sarpanch

  4. Panchayat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karta is the Hindi word for the head of a joint family household.

Which of the following is not a type of extended family in Indian society?

  1. Nuclear family

  2. Joint family

  3. Patrilineal family

  4. Matrilineal family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nuclear family is not a type of extended family, as it consists of only parents and their children.

What is the term used for a person's father's sister's husband?

  1. Mama

  2. Chacha

  3. Bhaiya

  4. Bhabhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mama is the Hindi word for a person's father's sister's husband.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a matrilineal family?

  1. Descent is traced through the father's line

  2. Property is inherited from the mother

  3. Women have more authority in the household

  4. Men have more authority in the household


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a matrilineal family, property is typically inherited from the mother.

What is the term used for a person's mother's brother?

  1. Mama

  2. Chacha

  3. Bhaiya

  4. Bhabhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mama is the Hindi word for a person's mother's brother.

Which of the following is not a type of marriage in Indian society?

  1. Arranged marriage

  2. Love marriage

  3. Inter-caste marriage

  4. Same-sex marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Same-sex marriage is not a type of marriage recognized in Indian society.

What is the term used for a person's father's brother's wife?

  1. Chachi

  2. Mami

  3. Bhabhi

  4. Tai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chachi is the Hindi word for a person's father's brother's wife.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a patrilineal family?

  1. Descent is traced through the mother's line

  2. Property is inherited from the father

  3. Women have more authority in the household

  4. Men have more authority in the household


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a patrilineal family, property is typically inherited from the father.

What is the term used for a person's mother's sister's husband?

  1. Mama

  2. Chacha

  3. Bhaiya

  4. Bhabhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mama is the Hindi word for a person's mother's sister's husband.

Which of the following is a type of kinship tie created through marriage?

  1. Parent-child

  2. Siblings

  3. Grandparent-grandchild

  4. Husband-wife


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Husband-wife is a type of kinship tie created through marriage.

What is the term used for a person's father's sister's daughter?

  1. Bhatiji

  2. Bahu

  3. Behen

  4. Bhabhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhatiji is the Hindi word for a person's father's sister's daughter.

Which of the following is a type of kinship tie created through blood?

  1. Parent-child

  2. Siblings

  3. Grandparent-grandchild

  4. Husband-wife


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parent-child is a type of kinship tie created through blood.

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