Question

The practice where one woman is married to more than one man at the same time is called:

• A. Polygyny
• B. Sororal polygyny
• C. Polyandry
• D. Group Marriage

Hint:

Polyandry is a rare marriage practice in which one woman has multiple husbands, often to preserve family property or manage resources.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Polygyny is a man having multiple wives.
- Sororal polygyny is when a man marries two or more sisters.
- Polyandry is a woman marrying multiple men, sometimes practiced in cultures with scarce resources where brothers share a wife.
- Group Marriage is a system where multiple men and women are married to each other.
Step 1: Understanding Polyandry.
Polyandry, while less common, is observed in some Tibetan and Nepalese cultures. It is practiced to prevent the division of family land and resources.
Final Answer:
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