Does the violin belong in a orchestra?

Answer 1

The violin is part of the strings group in an orchestra, which also includes the viola, the cello, and double bass.
The violin is in the string section, along with the viola and the bass.

Answer 2

Yes. The violin belongs in the String section of the orchestra. The parts are divided into Second Violin and First Violin parts. Other instruments in the String section are Viola, Cello and Double Bass. For basic reference:

String section:

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Woodwind:

Flute (Sometimes Piccolo)

Oboe

Clarinet

Bassoon

Brass:

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Tuba

Percussion:

Timpani

Cymbals

There may be other percussion instruments too.

Answer 3

The viola belongs to the string family, just like the violin and the cello and is a larger than a violin and has a lower pitch than the violin put has a higher pitch than the cello.