Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

Question:
Marriage between the members of the same caste is called?
Options:
Hypergamy
Exogamy
Polygamy
Endogamy
Correct Answer:
Endogamy
Explanation:
The ascribed aspect of social inequality is reinforced by the practice of endogamy. That is, marriage is usually restricted to members of the same caste, ruling out the potential for blurring caste lines through inter marriage.