A ______ family is one in which the newly married couple resides with or near the wife's parents after marriage.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4: Matrilocal.
A matrilocal family is one in which the newly married couple lives with or near the wife's parents after marriage. This is a classification based on the place of residence and should not be confused with matrilineal (descent) or patriarchal (authority).