A. Objective Type Questions
- What is the primary role of a family?
- Answer: (b) To teach values and support its members
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a joint family?
- Answer: (c) Living in different locations
- Which type of community is based on shared geographic location?
- Answer: (c) Geographical community
- Which of the following best describes community interdependence?
- Answer: (b) Communities rely on each other for resources and support
- Which of these was a community-led environmental movement in Uttarakhand?
- Answer: (b) Chipko Movement
B. Match Column A with Column B
- 1. Chipko Movement \(\rightarrow \) (iii) Protecting forests in Uttarakhand
- 2. SEWA \(\rightarrow \) (i) Women workers' trade union
- 3. Van Dhan Vikas Yojana \(\rightarrow \) (iv) Supporting tribal communities
- 4. Kerala Fishermen \(\rightarrow \) (ii) Community providing support in natural disasters
- Correct Option: (d) 1.-(iii), 2.-(i), 3.-(iv), 4.-(ii)
C. Fill in the Blanks
- A nuclear family consists of only parents and their children living together under one roof.
- Members of a community often have shared culture (or traditions/interests), values and experiences, which create a sense of belonging.
- The Kerala Fishermen community played a major role in rescuing people during the Kerala floods of 2018.
- Question 4: A family is considered the first __________ where children learn values like kindness, gratitude, and responsibility.
Answer: social group - Question 5: In a __________ family, multiple generations live together and share responsibilities.
Answer: joint -
D. State True or False
- Question 1: SEWA is a trade union for self-employed men in the formal sector.
Answer: False - Question 2: Communities are not interdependent and function independently of each other.
Answer: False - Question 3: A family is considered as the first social group in which we are born.
Answer: True - Question 4: Joint families are more common in urban areas than in rural areas.
Answer: False - Question 5: A nuclear family includes grandparents, parents and children living together.
Answer: False -
E. Assertion-Reason Questions
- (Options: a = Both true & R explains A | b = Both true & R does not explain A | c = A true, R false | d = A false, R true)
- Question 1:
Assertion (A): A nuclear family consists of parents and their children.
Reason (R): In a joint family, multiple generations live together and share responsibilities.
Answer: (b) Both statements are true, but R does not explain A. - Question 2:
Assertion (A): Communities are interdependent on each other for resources and support.
Reason (R): Communities function better when they share common interests, values and expectations.
Answer: (b) Both statements are true, but R does not explain A. - Question 3:
Assertion (A): The Chipko Movement focused on protecting forests in Uttarakhand.
Reason (R): The movement was primarily led by women of the local communities to prevent cutting of trees.
Answer: (a) Both statements are true, and R is the correct explanation. - Question 4:
Assertion (A): Communities undertake sanitation programmes.
Reason (R): Communities do not undertake disaster management programmes.
Answer: (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. -
II. Short Answer Type Questions
- Question 1: Discuss the role of elders in a family.
Answer: They pass down core moral values and guide the family with their life wisdom. - Question 2: How are communities interdependent?
Answer: They share essential services, healthcare, and trade resources that a single community cannot produce alone. - Question 3: List the features of a joint family.
Answer: Multiple generations live together, share a common kitchen, and pool their financial resources. - Question 4: What was the main purpose of the Chipko Movement?
Answer: To stop local deforestation by hugging trees to prevent loggers from cutting them down. -
III. Long Answer Type Questions
- Question 1: Explain how joint families differ from nuclear families.
Answer: Joint families consist of multiple generations sharing one household and kitchen, whereas nuclear families consist only of parents and their children living independently. - Question 2: Describe any three main functions of communities.
Answer:- Socializing individuals into shared cultures and traditions.
- Providing safety networks and mutual aid during crises.
- Building and maintaining public infrastructure like roads and clean water systems.
- Question 3: Discuss the role of a family in the overall development of an individual.
Answer: The family provides crucial emotional security, physical health care, and fundamental behavioral values that shape a person's character. -
IV. Distinguish Between the Following
- Question 1: Joint family and Nuclear family
Answer: A joint family includes grandparents, parents, and relatives living together under one roof, whereas a nuclear family consists only of parents and their children. - Question 2: Family and Community
Answer: A family is a small, closely-knit group related by blood or marriage, while a community is a larger group of many families living in the same area sharing common goals. -
V. Picture Study
- Question 1: Define a family.
Answer: A family is the basic unit of society made of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together. - Question 2: Name the type of family you see in the given picture.
Answer: Joint family (as it clearly shows grandparents, parents, and multiple children together). - Question 3: List some advantages of this type of a family.
Answer:- Shared workload: Chores and expenses are divided among many adults.
- Childcare support: Grandparents are always available to look after children.
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Question 4: Discuss the role of elder members like grandparents in a family.
Answer: They teach cultural values, provide emotional stability, and guide the family with their life experience.