The practice of a woman having several husbands is known as:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Polyandry
Option (1) Endogamy — Incorrect. Endogamy is marriage within a unit: a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality.
Option (2) Exogamy — Incorrect. Exogamy is marriage outside the unit.
Option (3) Polygyny — Incorrect. Polygyny is the opposite case: a man having several wives.
Option (4) Polyandry — Correct. Polyandry is the practice of a woman having several husbands.
NCERT (2026-27): “Types of marriages … Endogamy refers to marriage within a unit – this could be a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality. Exogamy refers to marriage outside the unit. Polygyny is the practice of a man having several wives. Polyandry is the practice of a woman having several husbands.” |