FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 2

Exploring Society: India and Beyond

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Module 1: Understanding Family

Families are the fundamental building blocks of society. They play an essential role in shaping individuals and providing emotional support, love, and care. Families also serve as the primary unit for passing down traditions and values.

1. Types of Families

• Nuclear Family: A small family unit consisting of parents and their children.
• Joint Family: An extended family where multiple generations live together.
• Single-Parent Family: A family led by one parent raising children alone.

2. Role of Families

Families help in emotional growth, provide basic needs, and ensure cultural continuity. Every member has a role, contributing to the well-being and support of one another.

3. Diversity in Families

India showcases a variety of family structures based on culture, region, and tradition. Families in rural and urban areas may differ, but all share the common goal of nurturing their members.

MCQs for Module 1: Understanding Family

1. What is the basic unit of society?
   A community
   A school
   A family
   A village
   
2. Which of the following is an example of a nuclear family?
   Parents and children
   Grandparents, parents, and children
   Neighbors and friends
   Cousins and relatives
   
3. What is a joint family?
   A small family
   Multiple generations living together
   A single-parent family
   A family living abroad
   

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