Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, five statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

A. Since early family in India was one what is called 'joint family' today, we should consider this family as our basic family unit and should term it as a 'traditional' family while the so-called 'nuclear' family should be termed as a 'fissioned' family, that is, one which has separated from its parental unit.
B. The term 'joint' would be appropriate only when we take 'nuclear' family as our basic family unit and the joining together of two such nuclear units gives us a new pattern of family. C. After the residential separation, it may continue to be dependent on its parental unit or may function as a completely independent unit. D. But knowing that 'nuclear' family was not our basic unit, it is necessary that we take 'traditional' family as basic family unit and understand other forms in this context. E. My contention is that the structural ideal of the Indian family is entirely different from the western family.

  1. BDCAE

  2. ABCDE

  3. EBCDA

  4. EACBD
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D Correct answer
Explanation

E begins the sequence as it introduces the subject, 'structural idea of Indian family'. This narrows down our approach to (3) or (4). BD link is important as both the sentences comments on 'basic family unit'. As D begins with 'but', therefore, it would follow B. As A discusses both joint family & nuclear family, this is logical explanation to E. Therefore, we have EACBD link and (4) is the answer.

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