This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Social science, Mental health & Genetics, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Nuclear family consist of - 
Select and explain. 
A. Husband, wife and son, B. Husband, wife and dependent children, C. Husband and wife only, D. Fathermother husband and wife
B: Husband, wife and dependent children
Answer: B: Husband, wife and dependent children 
Explanation: - nuclear or elementary family consist of married couples and their children while they are still regarded as dependents. - husband plays the dominant role in nuclear family. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:683,684 <\p>