Question

Match List-I with List-II \[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{Concept} & \textbf{Characteristic} \\ \hline (A) \; \text{Nuclear Family} & (I) \; \text{Husbands are Brothers} \\ \hline (B) \; \text{Matrilineal Descent} & (II) \; \text{Mates and their Children} \\ \hline (C) \; \text{Fraternal Polyandry} & (III) \; \text{Married couple and their married children} \\ \hline (D) \; \text{Extended Family} & (IV) \; \text{Children belong to the kin group of mothers} \\ \hline \end{array} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Hint:

The key distinction between nuclear and extended families lies in the number of family members living together. In extended families, other relatives live with the couple and children.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Nuclear Family (A): Comprises parents and their offspring; the corresponding characteristic is (II) Mates and their children.
- Matrilineal Descent (B): Kinship is determined via the maternal line; the characteristic is (IV) Offspring belong to the mother's kin group.
- Fraternal Polyandry (C): A woman has multiple husbands, typically siblings; the characteristic is (I) Husbands are Brothers.
- Extended Family (D): Encompasses parents, children, and additional kin like grandparents or aunts/uncles; the characteristic is (III) Married couple and their married children.
Step 1: Concept Alignment.
The accurate pairings are:
- Nuclear Family: Mates and their children
- Matrilineal Descent: Children belong to the kin group of mothers
- Fraternal Polyandry: Husbands are brothers
- Extended Family: Married couple and their married children

Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{The correct answer is (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV).}} \]