Social Science

Family Structure and Dynamics

428 Questions

Family structure and dynamics examine the various forms of familial organizations, such as joint, nuclear, and single parent families. Questions address the traditional definitions of family in India, the roles of family members, and the characteristics of extended households. This topic frequently appears in sociology, psychology, and general studies examinations.

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Family Structure and Dynamics Questions

Multiple choice

Find the odd one out.

  1. Joint family

  2. Single parent family

  3. Extended family

  4. Nuclear family

  5. Offspring family
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is a wrong answer. Above all are types of family and there is no offspring family.

Multiple choice

Select the incorrect statement.

  1. Elders of the family, mother and father earn money for the family.

  2. All family members live together in the same house.

  3. Members of a family often resemble each other.

  4. Family members do not support each other in the time of trouble.

  5. All family members love each other very much.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This statement is incorrect.  All family members support each other in the time of trouble. So this is the right option.

Multiple choice

Match the following

  1. Single parent family|A. Consists of mother, father and children| |2. Joint family|B. Consists of grand parents, aunts, uncles, cousins| |3. Nuclear family|C. Huge family| |4. Extended family|D. One parent raising children|

  1. 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - D

  2. 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - B

  3. 1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - C

  4. 1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - A

  5. 1 - D, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the right answer. In asingle parent family one parent is raising children. Joint family consists of grand parents, aunts, uncles, cousins. Nuclear family consists of  mother, father and children and extended family is the huge family which consists of all nearby relatives too including parents and grandparents.

Multiple choice

Who is the wife of T?

There are five friends P, Q, R, S, T. In them, there is one married couple. One is football player, one is chess player, and one is hockey player. P and S are unmarried females and do not participate in any game. T, an hockey player, is a married male. Q is the brother of R and is neither a chess player nor a hockey player.

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. S

  4. R

  5. T

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct choice. R is married to T. Q is brother of R.Q is male and R is left over.It is mentioned in the question that there is one married couple.

R is married to T.  |||| |---|---|---| |R |Female /Unmarried|No game | |Q|MALE/UNMARRIED|FOOTBALL| |R|FEMLAE /MARRIED to T |CHESS| |S|Female / Unmarried  |no game | |T|male /Married |Hockey |

Multiple choice

In a family, there are six members P, Q, R, S, T and U travelling together. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q. P and R are married couples. T is the brother of R. S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.

How many male members are there in the family?

  1. 3

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 4

  5. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Male members present in the family are four.  ||| |---|---| |
P |
FEMALE/wife of R | |
Q |
MALE/son of R | |
R |
MALE | |
S |
FEMALE/daughter of R    | |
T |
MALE/brother  of R | |
U |
MALE/brother of P |

Multiple choice

In a family, there are six members P, Q, R, S, T and U travelling together. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q. P and R are married couples. T is the brother of R. S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.

Who is the mother of Q?

  1. U

  2. P

  3. R

  4. S

  5. T
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct choice. P is the mother of Q . Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q.P |

 

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Q

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MALE/son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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U

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  P and R are married couples. T is the sibling of R.P |

FEMALE/wife

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Q

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MALE/son

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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MALE/brother or sister

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U

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  S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.P |

FEMALE/wife of R

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Q

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MALE/son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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FEMALE/daughter of R   

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T

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MALE/brother or sister of R

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U

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MALE/brother of P

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Multiple choice

In a family, there are six members P, Q, R, S, T and U travelling together. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q. P and R are married couples. T is the brother of R. S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.

How many children does P have?

  1. 1

  2. 5

  3. 4

  4. 2

  5. 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct choice. P has two children - Q and S.  Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q.P |

 

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Q

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MALE/son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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U

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  P and R are married couples. T is the sibling of R.P |

FEMALE / Wife

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Q

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MALE / son

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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MALE / Brother

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U

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   S is daughter of P. U is the brother of P.P |

FEMALE / wife of R

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Q

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MALE  / son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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FEMALE /daughter of R   

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T

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MALE / brother of R

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U

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MALE /  brother of P

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Multiple choice

In a family, there are six members P, Q, R, S, T and U travelling together. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q. P and R are married couples. T is the brother of R. S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.

What is the relationship of T with P?

  1. Brother

  2. Daughter

  3. Cousin

  4. Son-in-law

  5. Brother-in-law
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct choice. T is the sibling of R. T is the brother or sister of R. R is the husband of P. So, T is the brother-in-law of P. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q.P |

 

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Q

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MALE/son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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U

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P and R are married couples. T is the sibling of R.P |

FEMALE/wife

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Q

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MALE/son

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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MALE

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U

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 S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.P |

FEMALE/wife of R

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Q

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MALE/son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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FEMALE/daughter of R   

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T

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MALE/brother of R

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U

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MALE/brother of P

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Multiple choice

In a family, there are six members P, Q, R, S, T and U travelling together. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q. P and R are married couples. T is the brother of R. S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.

How is S related to U?

  1. Nephew

  2. Niece

  3. Sister

  4. Brother

  5. Cousin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct choice. S is the niece of U. Q is the son of R, but R is not the mother of Q.P |

 

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Q

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MALE/son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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U

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  P and R are married couples. T is the sibling of R.P |

FEMALE / Wife

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Q

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MALE / son

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R

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MALE

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S

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T

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MALE / Brother

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U

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   S is the daughter of P. U is the brother of P.P |

FEMALE / wife of R

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Q

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MALE  / son of R

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R

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MALE

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S

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FEMALE /daughter of R   

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T

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MALE / brother  of R

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U

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MALE /  brother of P

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