What is the practice of marriage within a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality called?
Options:
Polyandry
Endogamy
Polygyny
Exogamy
Correct Answer:
Endogamy
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option (2) → Endogamy
Types of marriages in ancient India:
Endogamy refers to marriage within a unit - this could be a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality. Exogamy refers to marriage outside the unit. Polygyny is the practice of a man having several wives. Polyandry is the practice of a woman having several husbands.