Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Meanings)	List-II (Terms)
(A) When descent is traced through the mother	(I) Adi-Parvan
(B) Barbarians or outsiders of the Brahmanical order	(II) Endogamy
(C) The first section of Mahabharata	(III) Matriliny
(D) Marriage within a kin group, caste, or a group living in the same locality	(IV) Mlechchhas

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

In 'match the following' questions, start by pairing the terms you are most confident about. This can help you quickly eliminate incorrect options and find the right answer. For example, knowing Adi-Parvan is the first book of the Mahabharata (C-I) significantly narrows down the choices.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Conceptual Grasp:
The task involves associating historical and sociological terminology with their accurate definitions.
Step 2: Detailed Analysis and Association:

(A) Tracing lineage through the female parent: This kinship structure is identified as (III) Matriliny.

(B) Individuals outside the Brahmanical social hierarchy: Ancient Indian texts designate those considered foreigners or outside the established varna system as (IV) Mlechchhas.

(C) The inaugural part of the Mahabharata: The epic Mahabharata comprises 18 books known as Parvans. The primary book is the (I) Adi-Parvan, signifying 'The Book of the Beginning'.

(D) Marriage exclusively within a designated social unit: The practice of marrying within one's own defined kin group, caste, or community is termed (II) Endogamy.
Step 3: Conclusive Pairing:
The accurate matches are A-III, B-IV, C-I, and D-II. This configuration aligns with option (4).