Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

The term requiring the individual to marry outside of his/her group.

Options:

Exogamy

Endogamy

Monogamy

Polygamy

Correct Answer:

Exogamy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Exogamy

  • Exogamy refers to the social rule requiring an individual to marry outside their own social group, clan, or caste.

  • Endogamy is the opposite — it requires marriage within a specific group (such as caste or religion).

  • Monogamy means having only one spouse at a time.

  • Polygamy means having more than one spouse at the same time.