Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following is a nuclear family?
Correct Answer: Option A — A family in which one husband, wife and their children live together
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The correct answer is Option A: A family in which one husband, wife and their children live together. In sociology, a "nuclear family" refers to a family unit consisting of two generations: the parents (one husband and one wife) and their children living together as a single household. This is often considered the basic or traditional family structure in many societies. Here's an explanation of the other options: - Option B: This describes an extended family, where not only the husband, wife, and children but also other relatives like brothers, their wives, and children live together. It's a larger family structure than the nuclear family. - Option C: This describes a nuclear family as mentioned in Option A, where only the wife and husband live together with their children. - Option D: "None of the above" is not the correct answer because Option A accurately describes a nuclear family, which is a recognized concept in sociology. So, the correct answer is Option A: A family in which one husband, wife, and their children live together, which represents the typical definition of a nuclear family in sociology.
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Question 2 of 40
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When a person is required to marry the sister of his deceased wife the system is known as:
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
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The system where a person is required to marry the sister of his deceased wife is known as sororate , not levirate. Levirate refers to the custom where a man is required to marry the widow of his deceased brother. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: None of these , as none of the provided options correctly define the system where a person marries the sister of his deceased wife.
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Question 3 of 40
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Under the Hindus Marriage Act two persons tracing their common ascendency through their father's life are collaterals if they lie within
Correct Answer: Option A — Five degrees on the father's side
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Five degrees on the father's side is the correct answer to “Under the Hindus Marriage Act two persons tracing their common ascendency through their father's life are collaterals if they lie within”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 4 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is a form of marriage in which men of lower caste marry women of superior caste.
Correct Answer: Option B — Pratiloma
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Pratiloma is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a form of marriage in which men of lower caste marry women of superior caste.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 5 of 40
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The most fundamental unit of society is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Family
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Family is the correct answer to “The most fundamental unit of society is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 6 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is a conjugal family in which single relatives, such as unmarried or widowed brother, sister or the cousin of the husband or wife, live with the family
Correct Answer: Option C — Expanded family
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Expanded family is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a conjugal family in which single relatives, such as unmarried or widowed brother, sister or the cousin of the husband or wife, live with the family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 7 of 40
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The bond between the blood relatives is called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Consanguineal Kinship
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Consanguineal Kinship is the correct answer to “The bond between the blood relatives is called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 8 of 40
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The Indian Succession Act was enacted in which of the following year?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1925
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1925 is the correct answer to “The Indian Succession Act was enacted in which of the following year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 9 of 40
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In the world there are societies in which:
Correct Answer: Option D — Both are found
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Both are found is the correct answer to “In the world there are societies in which:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 10 of 40
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The system under which maternal uncle gets prominent place in Kinship is known as:
Correct Answer: Option C — Alunclate
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Alunclate is the correct answer to “The system under which maternal uncle gets prominent place in Kinship is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 11 of 40
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The first significant contribution to the study of kinship terms was made by . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Morgan
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Morgan is the correct answer to “The first significant contribution to the study of kinship terms was made by . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which one of the following is not an important cause of the weakness of modern family?
Correct Answer: Option C — It is not supposed to socialise the members
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It is not supposed to socialise the members is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not an important cause of the weakness of modern family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Consanguineous Kinship is the one which is between.
Correct Answer: Option B — Uncle and nephew
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Uncle and nephew is the correct answer to “Consanguineous Kinship is the one which is between.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 14 of 40
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The systems under which marriage between blood relations was not forbidden is known as:
Correct Answer: Option A — Concanguine
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Concanguine is the correct answer to “The systems under which marriage between blood relations was not forbidden is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 15 of 40
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The . . . . . . . . tribe has a double standard morality whereby a woman as a wife (ranti) has to observe a strict sex moral code, but as a daughter (dhyanti) has a free scope to have as many liaisons and amours as she likes.
Correct Answer: Option A — Khasa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khasa is the correct answer to “The . . . . . . . . tribe has a double standard morality whereby a woman as a wife (ranti) has to observe a strict sex moral code, but as a daughter (dhyanti) has a free scope to have as many liaisons and amours as she likes.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 16 of 40
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According to Morgan, which of the following is the correct order of evolution of family?
Correct Answer: Option C — Consanguine family, punaluan family, syndyasmian family, patriarchal family and monogamian family
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Consanguine family, punaluan family, syndyasmian family, patriarchal family and monogamian family is the correct answer to “According to Morgan, which of the following is the correct order of evolution of family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 17 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Nuclear family 1. Traditional family b. Joint family 2. Modern family c. Patriarchy 3. Universal phenomena d. Matriarchy 4. Few pockets of society
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Nuclear family 1. Traditional family b. Joint family 2. Modern family c. Patriarchy 3. Universal phenomena d. Matriarchy 4. Few pockets of society”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following acts first recognised Monogancy as the accepted form of marriage?
Correct Answer: Option B — The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is the correct answer to “Which of the following acts first recognised Monogancy as the accepted form of marriage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 19 of 40
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The marriage which is the result of mutual affection and love is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Gandharva
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Gandharva is the correct answer to “The marriage which is the result of mutual affection and love is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 20 of 40
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According to anthropologists in India they always prefer to marry within lineage of
Correct Answer: Option D — Descent groups
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Descent groups is the correct answer to “According to anthropologists in India they always prefer to marry within lineage of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 21 of 40
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Monoandry is a form of marriage in which a woman
Correct Answer: Option A — Belongs to the group as a whole
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Belongs to the group as a whole is the correct answer to “Monoandry is a form of marriage in which a woman”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 22 of 40
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Who has said that 'Women are unpaid servant of the house'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jessica Bernard
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Jessica Bernard is the correct answer to “Who has said that 'Women are unpaid servant of the house'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 23 of 40
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Father is a . . . . . . . . term in Kinship.
Correct Answer: Option B — Descriptive
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Descriptive is the correct answer to “Father is a . . . . . . . . term in Kinship.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 24 of 40
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Who gave warm bath theory?
Correct Answer: Option A — Talcott Parsons
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Talcott Parsons is the correct answer to “Who gave warm bath theory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 25 of 40
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. . . . . . . . in any society consists of a set of prohibitions which out law heterosexual relationships between various categories of Kinsman.
Correct Answer: Option B — Incest taboo
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Incest taboo is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . in any society consists of a set of prohibitions which out law heterosexual relationships between various categories of Kinsman.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 26 of 40
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The Special Marriage Act is applicable in whole of India except.
Correct Answer: Option B — Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu and Kashmir is the correct answer to “The Special Marriage Act is applicable in whole of India except.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who is the author of the text 'Gender Trouble'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Judith Butler
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Judith Butler is the correct answer to “Who is the author of the text 'Gender Trouble'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which one of the following is not an important cause of weakness of modern family?
Correct Answer: Option D — The society has under-estimated the need of regulation of marriage
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The society has under-estimated the need of regulation of marriage is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not an important cause of weakness of modern family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 29 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Unilineal 1. Where descent is traced in the male line from father to son b. Patrilineal 2. Descent is traced in the female line from mother to daughter c. Matrilineal 3. Descent is reckoned through single line and is pre defined d. Bilineal 4. Descent is traced in both the father's line as well as mother's line.
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
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a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List I List II a. Unilineal 1. Where descent is traced in the male line from father to son b. Patrilineal 2. Descent is traced in the female line from mother to daughter c. Matrilineal 3. Descent is reckoned through single line and is pre defined d. Bilineal 4. Descent is traced in both the father's line as well as mother's line.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 30 of 40
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Which factors are responsible for the changes in family structures? 1. Industrialisation 2. Urbanisation 3. Western influence 4. Globalisation Choose the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which factors are responsible for the changes in family structures? 1. Industrialisation 2. Urbanisation 3. Western influence 4. Globalisation Choose the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 31 of 40
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In primary kinship relationship is:
Correct Answer: Option A — Direct and close
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Direct and close is the correct answer to “In primary kinship relationship is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 32 of 40
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What is matrilocal family?
Correct Answer: Option C — A family in which the husband lives at his wife's parent's house
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A family in which the husband lives at his wife's parent's house is the correct answer to “What is matrilocal family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 33 of 40
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In Mahabharata reference of 'Promiscuity' is found which means
Correct Answer: Option C — Sexual license
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Sexual license is the correct answer to “In Mahabharata reference of 'Promiscuity' is found which means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 34 of 40
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A family in which an individual is born is known as:
Correct Answer: Option C — Orientation family
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Orientation family is the correct answer to “A family in which an individual is born is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 35 of 40
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The institution of marriage can not curve to an end because:
Correct Answer: Option A — It performs the basic function of procreation of children
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It performs the basic function of procreation of children is the correct answer to “The institution of marriage can not curve to an end because:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 36 of 40
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The type of marriage in which a husband can have more than one wife is known as:
Correct Answer: Option A — Polygyny
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Polygyny is the correct answer to “The type of marriage in which a husband can have more than one wife is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 37 of 40
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In a Muslim marriage, a wife can obtain release from her marriage by giving consideration to the husband whose consents is essential. This is called . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Khula
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Khula is the correct answer to “In a Muslim marriage, a wife can obtain release from her marriage by giving consideration to the husband whose consents is essential. This is called . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 38 of 40
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Which one of the following is not an important cause of instability of modern family?
Correct Answer: Option B — Arranged marriages
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Arranged marriages is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not an important cause of instability of modern family”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 39 of 40
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A system of marriage in which a husband is allowed to have only one wife is known as:
Correct Answer: Option B — Monogamy
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Monogamy is the correct answer to “A system of marriage in which a husband is allowed to have only one wife is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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Question 40 of 40
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Who of the following is a supporter of theory of primitive promiscuism of the origin of society?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
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All the above is the correct answer to “Who of the following is a supporter of theory of primitive promiscuism of the origin of society”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Marriage_ Family And Kinship In Sociology.
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