Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Point out the differences between Endogamy and Exogamy from the below-given options.

Options:

Endogamy is the practice of a man having several wives and Exogamy is the practice of a woman having several husbands.

Endogamy is the practice of a woman having several husbands and the Exogamy practice of a man having several wives.

Endogamy is marriage within a unit and Exogamy is marriage outside the unit.

Endogamy is marriage outside the unit and Exogamy is marriage within a unit

Correct Answer:

Endogamy is marriage within a unit and Exogamy is marriage outside the unit.

Explanation:

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.