Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:
When a newly married couple starts to reside with the bride's parents it is called a _______________
Options:
Matriarchical society
Patriarchal society
Matrilocal society
Patrilocal society
Correct Answer:
Matrilocal society
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.