Multiple choice

Filiation refers to which of the following?

1. The link between adjacent generations, that is between parents and children. 2. A residence pattern which allows a choice of virilocal and uxorilocal residence. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Filiation refers to the relationship between parents and their children, specifically the way in which a child is assigned to the kin group of one or both parents. Option 2 describes a residence pattern, not filiation.

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