Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

The term 'matrilocal' residence means:

Options:

The practice where men after marriage remain in their natal home and their wives may come to stay with them.

The practice where men-women after marriage does not stay with their families and move to a new home.

The practice where women after marriage remain in their natal home with their children and the husbands may come to stay with them.

The practice where women after marriage move to the natal home of their husbands and their children stays with their parents.

Correct Answer:

The practice where women after marriage remain in their natal home with their children and the husbands may come to stay with them.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → The practice where women after marriage remain in their natal home with their children and the husbands may come to stay with them.

The term ‘matrilocal’ residence means: A practice where women after marriage remain in their natal home with their children, and the husbands may come to stay with them.