Consider the following statements 2006 Change in traditional joint family in India is marked by chan...........

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Consider the following statements:(2006)

Change in traditional joint family in India is marked by changes in

1. Property holding and residence

2. Genealogical structure

3. The conjugal bond

4. Numerical size

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

Let's break down each statement about changes in the traditional joint family in India:

- Property holding and residence: Has shifted from joint ownership/living to more nuclear setups.

- Genealogical structure: Changed as families no longer always include extended kin.

- The conjugal bond: Now tends to be more central, with couples having more autonomy.

- Numerical size: Joint families have reduced in size due to migration and nuclearization.

Options:

- Option 1 (1 only): Only property holding and residence is changing

- Option 2 (3 only): Only conjugal bond is changing

- Option 3 (1, 2, and 3 only): All except numerical size are changing

- Option 4 (1, 2, 3, and 4): All aspects are changing

Correct answer:

Option 4 (1, 2, 3, and 4) – All these have changed in the shift from joint to nuclear families.

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