Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:
What concepts are used to classify families based on the place of residence?
Options:
Partilineal and Matrilineal
Patrilocal and Matrilocal
Patriarchal and Matriarchal
Unilolacl and Multiversal
Correct Answer:
Patrilocal and Matrilocal
Explanation:
With regard to the rule of residence, some societies are matrilocal in their marriage and family customs while others are patrilocal. In the first case, the newly married couple stays with the woman’s parents, whereas in the second case, the couple lives with the man’s parents