Question

Members of Joint Hindu Family are known as:
(a) Partners (b) Members
(c) Coparceners (d) Owners

Answer 1

Male members of Joint Hindu Family are known as the Coparceners.

Answer: Option (c)

Explanation:

Joint Hindu family is the age old tradition practice in Indian subcontinent where all the members living together are connected by blood lineage. They become coparceners by birth. However, the eldest member of the family is known as the Karta.

The Karta is responsible for economic and social customs. The income earned through joint business is shared based on the needs. The female members are responsible for carrying out of household chores and religious activities .