Which of the following is true for Khasi society?

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.