Which of the following is true for Khasi

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

Which of the following is true for Khasi society?

Options:

Khasi women have more power than the men.

Men are confused beings and face inequality at the hands of Khasi women.

Man finds his sister's home to be a more peaceful place than his own.

Structural tensions created by matrilineal system affect both men and women in Khasi society.

Correct Answer:

Structural tensions created by matrilineal system affect both men and women in Khasi society.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Structural tensions created by matrilineal system affect both men and women in Khasi society.

Khasi matrilineal system creates a separation between inheritance (from mother to daughter) and control/authority (from maternal uncle to nephew), which generates role conflicts for men.
Although the Khasi system appears to favor women due to matrilineal inheritance, in practice, men are the de facto power holders, and women’s authority is often only symbolic or tokenistic.

Note: This question is from old pre rationalised NCERT.