The correct answer is Option 1 -1
A. Polygyny was the practice of a man having several wives.
B. Endogamy refers to marriage within a unit/caste/clan etc.
C. Polyandry is the practice of a women having several husbands.
D. Exogamy refers to marriage sometime inside and sometime outside or both.
E. 'Kanyadana' in marriage was an important religious duty of the father.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B, C, E only (Answer)
2. C, B, D, E only
3. A, B, D, E only
4. A, C, D, E only
Polygyny is the practice of a man having several wives.
Endogamy refers to marriage within a unit- this could be a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality.
Polyandry is the practice of a woman having several husbands.
Exogamy refers to marriage outside the unit.
In ancient India 'kanyadana' or the gift of a daughter in marriage was an important religious duty of the father. |
