Which kind of form of family is reflected in Khasi society?

A. Matrilocal
B. Matrilineal
C. Matriarchal
D. Patrilocal
E. Patrilineal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B and A only

The correct answer is Option (1) → B and A only

• A. Matrilocal: Matrilocal refers to a social system in which a married couple resides with or near the wife's parents or family.

  B. Matrilineal: Matrilineal refers to a system of descent and inheritance in which lineage and property are traced through the female line, and ancestral inheritance is passed down from mother to daughter.

  C. Matriarchal: Matriarchal refers to a social system or family structure in which women hold primary power, leadership roles, and authority, often within the family unit.

  D. Patrilocal: Patrilocal refers to a social system in which a married couple resides with or near the husband's parents or family.

  E. Patrilineal: Patrilineal refers to a system of descent and inheritance in which lineage and property are traced through the male line, and ancestral inheritance is passed down from father to son.

A patriarchal family structure exists where the men exercise authority and dominance, and matriarchy where the women play a similarly dominant role. However, matriarchy – unlike patriarchy – has been a theoretical rather than an empirical concept. There is no historical or anthropological evidence of matriarchy – i.e., societies where women exercise dominance. However, there do exist matrilineal societies, i.e., societies where women inherit property from their mothers but do not exercise control over it, nor are they the decision makers in public affairs