Who is the oldest person in your family?
The oldest person in a family is typically a grandparent—either the grandfather or grandmother. In joint families, this could be a great-grandparent. The oldest member often holds a respected position and may be consulted for important family decisions. They also play important roles like sharing wisdom, telling stories, and helping with grandchildren's upbringing.
Explanation
This question on page 4 relates to understanding family structure. The chapter mentions that joint families include grandparents as the senior generation. In Tenzing's story on page 5, his grandmother is described as someone who tells interesting stories with humour and wisdom, and his grandfather helps with homework and is involved in social work.