Question

Mahi lives in a communal residence with other young members of her tribe. Her village also has similar communal residences for widows and widowers. All the members residing there learn about their tribal practices and are inducted into the tribal way of life. This communal residence imparts a knowledge of tribal values and culture to the youth.

Choose the correct statements that describe the residence that Mahi inhabits.

(P) Mahi lives in a joint family.

(Q) She lives in a dormitory.

(R) She inhabits Avunculocal residence.

(S) It acts as a centre for socialisation and education of the youth.

Options

• Only (P) and (Q)

• Only (Q) and (R)

• Only (R) and (S)

• Only (Q) and (S)

Answer 1

Only Q and S

Explanation:

The communal residence where

lives is like a dormitory (Q) for young members of the tribe, and it also serves as a centre for socialisation and learning tribal traditions (S). Therefore, only (Q) and (S) are correct.