Practice high-yield Home Economics & Nutrition MCQs on Family Studies — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which was the main objective of a traditional Hindu marriage?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dharma
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dharma is the correct answer to “Which was the main objective of a traditional Hindu marriage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 2 of 40
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Which one of the following can be considered building block of society?
Correct Answer: Option B — Marriage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Marriage is the correct answer to “Which one of the following can be considered building block of society”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 3 of 40
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Which one of the following has changed the face of Indian marriage?
Correct Answer: Option B — Globalisation and Westernisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Globalisation and Westernisation is the correct answer to “Which one of the following has changed the face of Indian marriage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 4 of 40
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With whom is the responsibility of childcare?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mother
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mother is the correct answer to “With whom is the responsibility of childcare”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 5 of 40
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What is the relationship between parental involvement and child's success in academics?
Correct Answer: Option B — Child is successful at school
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Child is successful at school is the correct answer to “What is the relationship between parental involvement and child's success in academics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 6 of 40
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What is the meaning of family disorganisation?
Correct Answer: Option B — Weakness in conjugal bonding in couples
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Weakness in conjugal bonding in couples is the correct answer to “What is the meaning of family disorganisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 7 of 40
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What does family welfare programme includes?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What does family welfare programme includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 8 of 40
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Family Welfare Programme controls
Correct Answer: Option A — population rate
Detailed Academic Explanation:
population rate is the correct answer to “Family Welfare Programme controls”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 9 of 40
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Family Therapy is carried out by
Correct Answer: Option D — a psychotherapist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a psychotherapist is the correct answer to “Family Therapy is carried out by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 10 of 40
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Integrated child protection was launched in the year.
Correct Answer: Option A — 2009-2010
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2009-2010 is the correct answer to “Integrated child protection was launched in the year.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 11 of 40
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According to gender roles, girls are supposed to be
Correct Answer: Option B — polite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
polite is the correct answer to “According to gender roles, girls are supposed to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 12 of 40
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The Extension Approach of family welfare involves
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The Extension Approach of family welfare involves”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 13 of 40
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The Urban women is now a . . . . . . . . women.
Correct Answer: Option A — multitasking
Detailed Academic Explanation:
multitasking is the correct answer to “The Urban women is now a . . . . . . . . women.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 14 of 40
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Who gave the definition, "Guidance is a process through which an individual is able to solve their problems and pursue a path suited to their abilities and aspiration"?
Correct Answer: Option A — Brewer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brewer is the correct answer to “Who gave the definition, "Guidance is a process through which an individual is able to solve their problems and pursue a path suited to their abilities and aspiration"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 15 of 40
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Guidance and Counselling is a . . . . . . . . process.
Correct Answer: Option A — evolving
Detailed Academic Explanation:
evolving is the correct answer to “Guidance and Counselling is a . . . . . . . . process.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 16 of 40
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Crisis in family results due to which one of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: Option C — Death of a family member
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Death of a family member is the correct answer to “Crisis in family results due to which one of the following reasons”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 17 of 40
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Assertion (A) A family functions as a system. Reason (R) It is a set of parts coordinated to accomplish a set of goals.
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and R are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are correct is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) A family functions as a system. Reason (R) It is a set of parts coordinated to accomplish a set of goals.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following correctly define single parent families? 1. The family is in transitional phase 2. Occurrence of tragedy within family 3. People love single parent families 4. Divorce or abandonment by one parent 5. It depicts a picture of both parents with two child norm
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following correctly define single parent families? 1. The family is in transitional phase 2. Occurrence of tragedy within family 3. People love single parent families 4. Divorce or abandonment by one parent 5. It depicts a picture of both parents with two child norm”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 19 of 40
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Rights of women in India can be divided in which categories?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Rights of women in India can be divided in which categories”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 20 of 40
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Choose the correct statement 1. Hormonal contraceptive include pills and injection. 2. Women need to have hormonal pills regularly to prevent pregnancy. 3. Permanent contraceptive include vasectomy and tubectomy. 4. Vasectomy is easier than tubectomy.
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Choose the correct statement 1. Hormonal contraceptive include pills and injection. 2. Women need to have hormonal pills regularly to prevent pregnancy. 3. Permanent contraceptive include vasectomy and tubectomy. 4. Vasectomy is easier than tubectomy.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which of the following schemes is given to families below poverty line in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mukhyamantri Laadli Yojana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mukhyamantri Laadli Yojana is the correct answer to “Which of the following schemes is given to families below poverty line in Jharkhand”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC
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What is the function of guidance at secondary step?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What is the function of guidance at secondary step”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 23 of 40
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Women can still be seen in the
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Women can still be seen in the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC
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Which act aims to prevent prostitution?
Correct Answer: Option B — Immoral Traffic Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Immoral Traffic Act is the correct answer to “Which act aims to prevent prostitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Salient features of MRY 1. Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana 2. It is applicable to state of Rajasthan 3. It is for benefit of all children 4. It is for benefit of girl child only 5. Mukhyamantri Laadli Yojana
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 4 is the correct answer to “Salient features of MRY 1. Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana 2. It is applicable to state of Rajasthan 3. It is for benefit of all children 4. It is for benefit of girl child only 5. Mukhyamantri Laadli Yojana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 26 of 40
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The implication of dual career couples is 1. maintaining work-life balance 2. both partners in employment 3. only one partner in employment 4. disrupts home-life 5. difficulty in rearing off-springs
Correct Answer: Option A — 2, 4, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 4, 5 is the correct answer to “The implication of dual career couples is 1. maintaining work-life balance 2. both partners in employment 3. only one partner in employment 4. disrupts home-life 5. difficulty in rearing off-springs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 27 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Cognitive development 1. Memoria b. Community education 2. Divorce c. Family disorganisation 3. A cripps d. Single parent 4. Parental involvement
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Cognitive development 1. Memoria b. Community education 2. Divorce c. Family disorganisation 3. A cripps d. Single parent 4. Parental involvement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 28 of 40
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A change in the outlook of marriage is mainly due to 1. rise in economic status of youngsters. 2. a shift in the objective of traditional marriage. 3. patriarchal head of family. 4. rise in stability of married couples. 5. falling trend in arranged marriage.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1, 2, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 5 is the correct answer to “A change in the outlook of marriage is mainly due to 1. rise in economic status of youngsters. 2. a shift in the objective of traditional marriage. 3. patriarchal head of family. 4. rise in stability of married couples. 5. falling trend in arranged marriage.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 29 of 40
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Assertion (A) 'Singlehood' as a trend has risen considerably in recent years. Reason (R) Women with high status careers, later marriage and high divorcerate have contributed to remaining single.
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and R are incorrect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are incorrect is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) 'Singlehood' as a trend has risen considerably in recent years. Reason (R) Women with high status careers, later marriage and high divorcerate have contributed to remaining single.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 30 of 40
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Guidance is mainly . . . . . . . . and developmental.
Correct Answer: Option B — preventive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
preventive is the correct answer to “Guidance is mainly . . . . . . . . and developmental.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 31 of 40
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★ FPSC
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Which of the following is not the duty of the protection officer according to protection of women from Domestic Act Violence 2005?
Correct Answer: Option D — Coordinate between the services provided by concerned ministries and NGOs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Coordinate between the services provided by concerned ministries and NGOs is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not the duty of the protection officer according to protection of women from Domestic Act Violence 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 32 of 40
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IUD can be kept for how long?
Correct Answer: Option A — 5 to 10 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5 to 10 years is the correct answer to “IUD can be kept for how long”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Following are the provisions of PWDVA 1. Civil law 2. Non-protection of women 3. It does not penalise criminally 4. It was enforced on 26 th October, 2006 5. It does not define domestic violence
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 3, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 3, 4 is the correct answer to “Following are the provisions of PWDVA 1. Civil law 2. Non-protection of women 3. It does not penalise criminally 4. It was enforced on 26 th October, 2006 5. It does not define domestic violence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 34 of 40
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★ FPSC
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When was protection of women from Domestic Violence Act launched?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2005
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2005 is the correct answer to “When was protection of women from Domestic Violence Act launched”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Ortho Evra is a type of
Correct Answer: Option B — skin patch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
skin patch is the correct answer to “Ortho Evra is a type of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 36 of 40
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Life expectancy of people has increased due to
Correct Answer: Option D — Only A and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only A and C is the correct answer to “Life expectancy of people has increased due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. National Charter for Children 1. 1988-99 b. Child Line Service 2. 2013 c. National Policy for Children 3. 2009 d. Integrated Child Protection Scheme 4. 2003
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. National Charter for Children 1. 1988-99 b. Child Line Service 2. 2013 c. National Policy for Children 3. 2009 d. Integrated Child Protection Scheme 4. 2003”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Choose the correct statement 1. Family is the primary basic institution of mankind. 2. Joint family is encouraged by Family Welfare Programme. 3. Progress of a country can be measured by state of family and their state of living. 4. Government has taken no step for family welfare.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Choose the correct statement 1. Family is the primary basic institution of mankind. 2. Joint family is encouraged by Family Welfare Programme. 3. Progress of a country can be measured by state of family and their state of living. 4. Government has taken no step for family welfare.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
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Progress of a country can be measured by the state of the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — women
Detailed Academic Explanation:
women is the correct answer to “Progress of a country can be measured by the state of the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Child Rights are for the citizen below the age of
Correct Answer: Option C — 18 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
18 years is the correct answer to “Child Rights are for the citizen below the age of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.