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Which came first into existence ?

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  1. A society

  2. A tribe

  3. A state

  4. A family

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Usually, family consists of a group of parents and their children living together as a single unit. A tribe is a social division of society consisting families with links such as social, economic, religious, etc. A society is a group of individuals living together who share similar geographic or social territory. A state is a civil government of a nation with a community of people exercising power over specified territory. Option D - a family is the correct answer, as the smallest and first unit which came into existence. 

Which helps the most in the development of a child?

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  1. Home

  2. Family

  3. Hospital

  4. Society

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Family plays an important role in the mental, physical and emotional development of a child. The family provides a secure and supportive place for a child that is essential for his/her good upbringing.

In which part of Karnataka, matriarchal families are found? 

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  1. Uttara Kannada

  2. Mysore region

  3. Hyderabad Karnataka region

  4. Dakshina Kannada

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Apart from patriarchal families , in matriarchal families women are the head of the family. In this system, family relations can be traced through females. In south Karnataka Bunt communities follow this practice. They are found basically in coastal districts of Karnataka.

In which state of our country, matriarchal families are found ?

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  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Matriarchy is a social organization where the mother is the head of the family. In Kerala, women enjoy a higher status as compared to other Indian states. This is reflected by Kerala's sex ratio and literacy rates. Marumakkathayam was a matrilineal inheritance system prevalent in Kerala, where property inheritance was traced through females. Officially, the state has banned matrilineal family structure by the Kerala Joint Hindu Family System (Abolition) Act, 1975. Kerala state legislature passed this act. Hence, option B Kerala is the correct answer.   

Joint family consists of ______________.    

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  1. Parents and children

  2. Grandparents

  3. Close relatives

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A joint family is a type of family that includes two or more generations related to either the paternal or maternal line who maintain a common residence and lives together. It is a type of extended family composed of two or more than two parents and their children living together.

Nuclear family consists of __________.   

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  1. Parents

  2. Children

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A family is really an important word. A family is a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children. A family can be of two types, either nuclear family or joint family. A nuclear family is a group of the family consisting of two parents and their children.

A group comprising parents and children sharing everything under the same roof is called family.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Which information is correct for the development of the society?

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  1. Society $\to$ family $\to$ individual $\to$ community

  2. Individual $\to$ family $\to$ community $\to$ society

  3. Family $\to$ society $\to$ individual $\to$ community

  4. Community $\to$ family $\to$ individual $\to$ community

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An individual is a fundamental unit of a society. Individual form a family, family form a community and from community society are formed. Thus individual-family-community-society is the correct form for the development of the society.

Society and community are interdependent and interlinked.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Society is built upon social interaction among various people while the community is the collection of people with similar interest and ideology residing in a place. Society and community are interdependent for fulfilling their mutual need and benefits. The cohesion between two is to ensure the survival of each other harmoniously.

Match the following:

1. The number of members a. to lead a peaceful life
2. We need to raise our voice b. each other
3. Society helps c. differ from family to family
4. We depend on d. for the rights of people
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  1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

  2. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d

  3. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

  4. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. The number of members - differ from family to family.
    2. We need to raise our voice - for the rights of people.
    3. Society helps - to lead a peaceful life.
    4. We depend on - each other.