Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Types of Family)	List-II (Characteristic)
(A) Matrilocal Family	(I) Consists of one set of parents and their children
(B) Patriarchal Family	(II) Based on the rule of residence
(C) Patrilineal Family	(III) Defines men exercise authority and dominance
(D) Nuclear Family	(IV) It pertains to the rule of inheritance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
 

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

Hint:

Break down the sociological terms to understand their meaning: \textbf{Local} = Residence \textbf{Archal} = Authority/Rule \textbf{Lineal} = Lineage/Inheritance \textbf{Matri-} = Mother's/Female side \textbf{Patri-} = Father's/Male side

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Objective Identification: The task is to associate sociological terms concerning family structures with their precise definitions. The fundamental requirement is to differentiate between rules governing residence, authority, inheritance, and family composition.
Step 2: Definitive Explanations:
(A) Matrilocal Family: "Local" signifies residence. In a matrilocal system, a married couple lives with or near the wife's family. This is determined by the residence rule. (A) corresponds to (II).
(B) Patriarchal Family: "Archal" denotes authority or rule. In a patriarchal family, males, typically the eldest, hold authority and dominance. This indicates male exercise of authority and dominance. (B) corresponds to (III).
(C) Patrilineal Family: "Lineal" refers to descent or inheritance. In a patrilineal system, descent, inheritance, and kinship are traced through the male lineage. This relates to the rule of inheritance. (C) corresponds to (IV).
(D) Nuclear Family: This term describes family unit composition. A nuclear family is the smallest unit, generally consisting of parents and their unmarried offspring. This constitutes one set of parents and their children. (D) corresponds to (I).

Step 3: Conclusion: The correct pairings are: (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I).