Consider the following 1 Common property ...........

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Consider the following:

1. Common property 2. Common residence

3. Common ancestors 4. Flexible authority

Which of the above are included in the major features of a joint family?)

1 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2 and 3

- Major features of a joint family usually include:

- Common property: Members share ownership of house, land, and resources.

- Common residence: All members live under one roof.

- Common ancestors: The family descends from a common lineage.

- Flexible authority: Authority may shift among elders or according to situation, but this is less central.

- Breakdown of options:

- Option 1 (1 and 4): Only mentions property and authority, misses residence and ancestors.

- Option 2 (2, 3 and 4): Misses common property.

- Option 3 (1, 2 and 4): Misses common ancestors.

- Option 4 (1, 2 and 3): Includes common property, residence, and ancestors—the key features.

- Therefore, option 4 is correct as it captures the main aspects of a joint family.

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