The type of marriage in which a husband can have more than one wife is known as
A.polygynay
B.monogamy
C.endogamy
Category: Social Institutions Mcqs
Industrial system is distinguished from the previous system on the basis of
A.availability of capital.
B.application of mechanical power to work machines.
C.availability of means of production.
According to pluralists, the state is
A.the most powerful association.
B.above all other associations in the state.
C.None of above.
Divorce takes place when
A.both the boy and girl inform their parents.
B.society agrees that marriage stands terminated.
C.termination is legally accepted.
Which of the following is not covered under social functions of religion?
A.It inculcates feelings of scientific investigations.
B.It checks negative outlook.
C.None of above.
The system under which woman can marry more than one husband and keep all of them with herself is known as
A.polyandrous
B.patronymic
C.procreation
Which one of the following is not a serious problem of a modern family?
A.There is problem of meeting economic needs of the family.
B.There is problem of proper development of the children.
C.None of above
A system of marriage in which husband has only one wife is called
A.monogamy
B.polygamy
C.None of these
In fraternal polyandry woman is treated wife
A.of the eldest brother only.
B.off all the brothers but son is that of the eldest brother.
C.of all the brothers and son is supposed to be of all.
Which of the following is not an important advantage of a joint family system?
A.It encourages savings.
B.It makes leisure possible.
C.It provides social security.
