Practice high-yield Home Economics & Nutrition MCQs on Family Studies — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following can be attributed to resolution of conflict in marriages? 1. Avoidance of disagreement 2. Practise empathy 3. Curbing of ego 4. Disrespecting one another 5. Increase in misunderstanding
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following can be attributed to resolution of conflict in marriages? 1. Avoidance of disagreement 2. Practise empathy 3. Curbing of ego 4. Disrespecting one another 5. Increase in misunderstanding”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 2 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Psychotherapist 1. Modified b. Effective 2. One to one basis c. Habits 3. Released d. Emotional stress 4. Communication
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Psychotherapist 1. Modified b. Effective 2. One to one basis c. Habits 3. Released d. Emotional stress 4. Communication”. 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 of the following are the basic components of community education?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the basic components of community education”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 4 of 40
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What changes can a psychotherapist bring about? 1. Strengthen an individual's decision-making skills 2. Negatively relate to one's environment 3. Disrupting communication 4. Lessening emotional stress 5. Change in attitudes and habits of individual
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 4, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 4, 5 is the correct answer to “What changes can a psychotherapist bring about? 1. Strengthen an individual's decision-making skills 2. Negatively relate to one's environment 3. Disrupting communication 4. Lessening emotional stress 5. Change in attitudes and habits of individual”. 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 maximum age limit for Sukanya Samridhi Yojana?
Correct Answer: Option B — 10 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 years is the correct answer to “What is maximum age limit for Sukanya Samridhi Yojana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following are salient features of study by Gottman? 1. It was carried out in 1999. 2. The study was based on resolution of marital conflict. 3. Satisfaction is due to frequent interactions. 4. Lack of mutual respect. 5. Study was based on type of agreements between couples.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following are salient features of study by Gottman? 1. It was carried out in 1999. 2. The study was based on resolution of marital conflict. 3. Satisfaction is due to frequent interactions. 4. Lack of mutual respect. 5. Study was based on type of agreements between couples.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 7 of 40
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Condom is made up of
Correct Answer: Option C — latex
Detailed Academic Explanation:
latex is the correct answer to “Condom is made up of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 8 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Legal Rights) List-II (Year) a. Immoral Traffic Act 1. 1961 b. Commission of Sati 2. 1956 c. Dowry Probition 3. 1984 d. Family Courts Act 4. 1987
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Legal Rights) List-II (Year) a. Immoral Traffic Act 1. 1961 b. Commission of Sati 2. 1956 c. Dowry Probition 3. 1984 d. Family Courts Act 4. 1987”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 9 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. SSY 1. Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana b. MRY 2. Mukhyamantri Laadli Yojana c. MLY 3. Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana d. MKS 4. Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. SSY 1. Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana b. MRY 2. Mukhyamantri Laadli Yojana c. MLY 3. Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana d. MKS 4. Sukanya Samridhi Yojana”. 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 Development services scheme implemented with the aim of holistic development of children upto . . . . . . . . years.
Correct Answer: Option C — six
Detailed Academic Explanation:
six is the correct answer to “Integrated Child Development services scheme implemented with the aim of holistic development of children upto . . . . . . . . years.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 11 of 40
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Choose the correct statement 1. Family Welfare Programme is run under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2. Both mother and child are taken care of under Family Welfare Programme. 3. Family planning was introduced in first Five Year Plan. 4. First Population Scheme was announced in 1975.
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. Family Welfare Programme is run under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 2. Both mother and child are taken care of under Family Welfare Programme. 3. Family planning was introduced in first Five Year Plan. 4. First Population Scheme was announced in 1975.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 12 of 40
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Women are victims of domestic violence because of which of the following reasons? 1. Lower education level in men 2. Intoxication of males 3. Low moral values 4. High morality 5. Higher economic status of men
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 is the correct answer to “Women are victims of domestic violence because of which of the following reasons? 1. Lower education level in men 2. Intoxication of males 3. Low moral values 4. High morality 5. Higher economic status of men”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 13 of 40
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10 th , 11 th and 12 th Five Year Plans consist of
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “10 th , 11 th and 12 th Five Year Plans consist of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 14 of 40
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Which of the following actions comprise domestic violence? 1. Non-abusive language 2. Threatening act 3. Abusive language 4. Pain inflicted by an outsider 5. Coercive action by a family member
Correct Answer: Option B — 2, 3, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3, 5 is the correct answer to “Which of the following actions comprise domestic violence? 1. Non-abusive language 2. Threatening act 3. Abusive language 4. Pain inflicted by an outsider 5. Coercive action by a family member”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 15 of 40
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According to Civil Human right, all human beings are entitled to
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “According to Civil Human right, all human beings are entitled to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 16 of 40
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When was family planning association of India established?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1949
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1949 is the correct answer to “When was family planning association of India established”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 17 of 40
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Which parenting style can be characterised as: Parents nurture their children, but prefer to allow them to much freedom of expression?
Correct Answer: Option D — Permissive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Permissive is the correct answer to “Which parenting style can be characterised as: Parents nurture their children, but prefer to allow them to much freedom of expression”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 18 of 40
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Assertion (A) Research in reproductive health describes women's disadvantaged position and lack of reproductive rights. Reason (R) Notions of masculinity and feminity are outcomes of social construction which shape sexuality and reproductive rights.
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and R are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are correct is the correct answer to “Assertion (A) Research in reproductive health describes women's disadvantaged position and lack of reproductive rights. Reason (R) Notions of masculinity and feminity are outcomes of social construction which shape sexuality and reproductive rights.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 19 of 40
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Arrange in the sequence of enactment 1. Department of Family Planning 2. Policy Commission 3. Family Planning Association of India 4. Population Scheme
Correct Answer: Option B — 3, 1, 4 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3, 1, 4 and 2 is the correct answer to “Arrange in the sequence of enactment 1. Department of Family Planning 2. Policy Commission 3. Family Planning Association of India 4. Population Scheme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 20 of 40
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Which of the following schemes was started in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana is the correct answer to “Which of the following schemes was started in Rajasthan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 21 of 40
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What are single parent families?
Correct Answer: Option D — Where either parent cares for children
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Where either parent cares for children is the correct answer to “What are single parent families”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 22 of 40
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Well-being according to WHO is a state of complete physical . . . . . . . . and social well-being and not merely the absence of . . . . . . . . or infirmity.
Correct Answer: Option B — mental, disease
Detailed Academic Explanation:
mental, disease is the correct answer to “Well-being according to WHO is a state of complete physical . . . . . . . . and social well-being and not merely the absence of . . . . . . . . or infirmity.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 23 of 40
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According to Memoria (1960) which one is a part of family disorganisation dimension?
Correct Answer: Option A — lack of cooperation among couples
Detailed Academic Explanation:
lack of cooperation among couples is the correct answer to “According to Memoria (1960) which one is a part of family disorganisation dimension”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 24 of 40
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Which organisation works as an administrative unit for implementation of Family Welfare Programme in all districts of the state and functioning at State Head Quarter?
Correct Answer: Option C — The State Family Welfare Bureau
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The State Family Welfare Bureau is the correct answer to “Which organisation works as an administrative unit for implementation of Family Welfare Programme in all districts of the state and functioning at State Head Quarter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 25 of 40
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Which are the basic kind of gender stereotypes?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which are the basic kind of gender stereotypes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 26 of 40
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Marital conflict comprises events that are
Correct Answer: Option C — bitter and angry
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bitter and angry is the correct answer to “Marital conflict comprises events that are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 27 of 40
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Providing preventive and curative medical services for children comes under which approach?
Correct Answer: Option B — Integrated Approach
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Integrated Approach is the correct answer to “Providing preventive and curative medical services for children comes under which approach”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 28 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Approaches) List-II (Year) a. Family Planning Association of India 1. 2018 b. Department of Family Planning 2. 1977 c. Population Scheme 3. 1949 d. Policy Commission 4. 1966
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Approaches) List-II (Year) a. Family Planning Association of India 1. 2018 b. Department of Family Planning 2. 1977 c. Population Scheme 3. 1949 d. Policy Commission 4. 1966”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 29 of 40
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The National Charter for children 2003 was adopted on . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — 9th February, 2004
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9th February, 2004 is the correct answer to “The National Charter for children 2003 was adopted on . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 30 of 40
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Reason for failure of Family Planning programme includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Reason for failure of Family Planning programme includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 31 of 40
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Which parenting style can be characterised as: Parents place value on obedience and favour punitive punishment in order to exert control over their children?
Correct Answer: Option B — Authoritarian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Authoritarian is the correct answer to “Which parenting style can be characterised as: Parents place value on obedience and favour punitive punishment in order to exert control over their children”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following principles related to the community education is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following principles related to the community education is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following are salient features of family disorganisation? 1. Stating of six dimensions by Memoria (1960) 2. Individual aims replaced by common objective 3. High level of cooperation between partners 4. Lack of coordination between partners 5. High level of indifference
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 4, 5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 4, 5 is the correct answer to “Which of the following are salient features of family disorganisation? 1. Stating of six dimensions by Memoria (1960) 2. Individual aims replaced by common objective 3. High level of cooperation between partners 4. Lack of coordination between partners 5. High level of indifference”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following are the components of positive parenting?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the components of positive parenting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 35 of 40
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United Nations Convention on the Right of Child is also known as
Correct Answer: Option A — UNCRC
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UNCRC is the correct answer to “United Nations Convention on the Right of Child is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 36 of 40
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Poshan Abhiyaan has been launched on 8 th March, 2018 by the Prime Minister to address malnutrition through convergence, use of technology and targeted approach. In which of the following places it was launched?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jhunjhunu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jhunjhunu is the correct answer to “Poshan Abhiyaan has been launched on 8 th March, 2018 by the Prime Minister to address malnutrition through convergence, use of technology and targeted approach. In which of the following places it was launched”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 37 of 40
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Intoxication is associated with which of the following? 1. Helps in cognitive development 2. Deteriorates physical functioning of body 3. Reduces self-control 4. Unable to think rationally 5. Results in employment and progress
Correct Answer: Option A — 2, 3, 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3, 4 is the correct answer to “Intoxication is associated with which of the following? 1. Helps in cognitive development 2. Deteriorates physical functioning of body 3. Reduces self-control 4. Unable to think rationally 5. Results in employment and progress”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 38 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Westernisation 1. 2005 b. Domestic violence 2. Retrievable c. Stridhan 3. Close relationships d. Domestic violence Act 4. Globalisation
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Westernisation 1. 2005 b. Domestic violence 2. Retrievable c. Stridhan 3. Close relationships d. Domestic violence Act 4. Globalisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 39 of 40
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The Reproductive Health Approach focusses on
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The Reproductive Health Approach focusses on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Family Studies.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Family Studies
Question 40 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Marriage 1. Dharma b. Joint family 2. Patriarchal head c. Eldest male Family member 3. Generations living together d. Old tradition 4. Institution
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Marriage 1. Dharma b. Joint family 2. Patriarchal head c. Eldest male Family member 3. Generations living together d. Old tradition 4. Institution”. 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.