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QUESTION N11
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10 marks

The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss the exact proposition in the PYQ — “The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Family.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.’, directly answer: The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values≈35 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Family, not just a list of features≈35 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Family≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/contextualise FamilyExplain mechanism/chronologyQuestion-specific evidence/examplesImplicationsConcise conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.’, avoid a generic note on Family; answer the actual wording/directive and the Family proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.’, do not add examples around Family unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Provision/institution → issue → implication table
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.