Multiple choice

Who among the following practice patrilineal and patrilocal family?

  1. Nayar

  2. Toda

  3. Namboodiri

  4. Khasi

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Namboodiri Brahmins of Kerala follow a strict patrilineal (descent through the father) and patrilocal (residence with the husband's family) system. In contrast, the Nayar and Khasi are well-known for their matrilineal traditions.