Multiple choice

In which one of the following communities both polygamy and polyandry are encouraged?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Naga

  4. Nair
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Garo tribe in Meghalaya is known for practicing both polygamy (multiple wives) and polyandry (multiple husbands), though polyandry is rare. Khasi (A) is matrilineal but not polyandrous, Naga (C) tribes are generally monogamous, and Nair (D) had matrilineal practices with polyandry historically but not both forms.

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