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

How many types of inheritance are there?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 3

  4. 6
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The commonly cited types of inheritance in C++ are: single, multiple, multilevel, hierarchical, and hybrid (or virtual). This makes 5 main categories. Single involves one base class, multiple involves multiple base classes, multilevel involves chains of inheritance, hierarchical involves one base class with multiple derived classes, and hybrid combines different forms. Some textbooks may use slightly different terminology or categorizations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following couples was suggested by doctors to not to have more than one child?

  1. Rh+ male and Rh- female

  2. Rh- male and Rh+ female

  3. Rh+ male and Rh+ female

  4. Rh- male and Rh- female

  5. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rh type mother-fetus incompatibility occurs only when an Rh+ man fathers a child with an Rh- mother. The first time an Rh- woman becomes pregnant, there usually are not incompatibility difficulties for her Rh+ fetus. However, the second and subsequent births are likely to have life-threatening problems for Rh+ fetuses.

Multiple choice

How many children did Putlibai have?

  1. One son and one daughter

  2. Three daughters

  3. Three sons and one daughter

  4. One daughter and three sons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Putlibai, Gandhiji's mother, had four children: three sons (Laxmidas, Karsandas, and Mohandas Gandhi) and one daughter (Raliatbehn). This family structure was typical of the time. Mohandas Gandhi was the youngest of the three sons.

Multiple choice

While patrilineal descend systems correlate with either neolocal or patrivirilocal residence patterns, matrilineal descend systems correlate with which of the following residence patterns? 1. Neolocal 2. Matrilocal 3. Avunculocal Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 3 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Matrilineal systems, where descent is traced through the female line, are frequently associated with matrilocal residence (living with the wife's kin) or avunculocal residence (living with the mother's brother). Neolocal residence is also a possibility in modern or changing social structures.

Multiple choice

What does virilocality in a patrilineal society serve? 1. Keeps the men of a group in the same place. 2. Breaks apart any potential unilinear kin grouping.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Virilocality refers to the practice of a married couple living with or near the husband's family. In a patrilineal society, this arrangement ensures that the men of a lineage remain together in a single location, strengthening the kin group.

Multiple choice

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the List: List I A. G. P. Murdock B. Talcott Parsons C. David Cooper D. Frederick Engels List II 1. Family operates as an ideological conditioning device in an exploiting society 2. Isolated nuclear family strengthens the relationship between husband and wife 3. The monogamous nuclear family developed with the emergence of private property 4. Family is a universal social institution

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

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

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

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

G.P. Murdock (A-4) argued the family is a universal institution; Talcott Parsons (B-2) focused on the isolated nuclear family; David Cooper (C-1) viewed the family as an ideological conditioning device; and Frederick Engels (D-3) linked the monogamous family to private property.

Multiple choice

Which of the following institutions have taken over the functions performed by the wider kin group in the context of the family in the industrial society? 1. Formal institutions. 2. Reformulated division of labour in society. 3. Conjugally bounded nuclear family. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In industrial societies, the functions of the wider kin group are replaced by formal institutions (like schools and hospitals), a specialized division of labor, and the conjugally bounded nuclear family which focuses on emotional support and primary socialization.

Multiple choice

The term 'Siamese Twins' is used for

  1. twins in which there is one male and one female

  2. twins in which both are females

  3. twins suffering from a common disease of siam

  4. twins physically attached to each other
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Siamese twins is a historical term for conjoined twins, who are physically attached to each other at birth.

Multiple choice

A single family consists of

  1. husband and wife only

  2. husband, wife and their young children

  3. husband, wife and their children (married and unmarried)

  4. husband, wife, children and other relatives
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In sociology, a single family (or nuclear family) is typically defined as a couple living together, often with their children. While definitions vary, husband and wife is the most basic unit.

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, i.e. 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

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

Statement E begins the sequence as it introduces the subject, “structural idea of Indian family”. BD link is important as both the sentences comment on “basic family unit”. As statement D begins with “but”, it would follow statement B. As statement A discusses both joint and nuclear families, this is a logical explanation to statement E. Therefore, we have EACBD link.

Multiple choice

Directions: Refer to the data below and answer the questions that follow: (i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six members of a group. Out of these 3 are males and 3 are females. (ii) There are 2 electricians, 2 lumbermen, one television star and one draper in the group. (iii) B, E, C and A are two married couples, each one having a different profession. (iv) E, A television star, wear a black gown, is married to a lumberman in a brown suit. (v) 2 people wear black clothes, 2 wear brown clothes and the remaining people wear blue and gray each. (vi) Both husbands and both wives wear the same coloured clothes respectively. (vii) A is a male electrician and D is his twin sister who is also an electrician. (viii) B is a draper.

Which of the following are the two married ladies?

  1. E and C

  2. B and C

  3. B and E

  4. C and D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The given information can be tabulated as follows:

Males
Females
--- ---
Name
Profession
Dress colour
Profession
Dress colour
A
Electrician
Brown
Married to
B
Draper
Black
C
Lumberman
Brown
Married to
E
Television star
Black
F
Lumberman
Grey/blue
_
D
Electrician
Blue/grey

Now, all the questions can be answered. The married ladies are B and E. Hence (3)