Name two different types of families that can exist in a village and describe one difference between them.
Answer
Nuclear family and joint family; a nuclear family has parents and their children while a joint family includes multiple generations living together.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall that a nuclear family consists of parents and their children only.
- Recall that a joint family includes parents, their children, and the children’s families living together.
- Choose the two types – nuclear and joint.
- Explain the difference – number of generations living in one house – nuclear has two, joint has more.
- Answer is the description given above.
Common mistake: Confusing the definition of a nuclear family
Concept tested: Family type differences
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