Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Meanings)	List-II (Terms)
(A) Term used by the Sanskrit texts to designate families	(I) Kula
(B) Tracing descent from father to son	(II) Polygyny
(C) The practice of a man having several wives	(III) Patriliny
(D) The gift of a daughter in marriage	(IV) Kanyadana

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:

Break down the terms to understand their meaning. "Patri-" refers to the father (patriliny), while "Matri-" refers to the mother (matriliny). "Poly-" means many, and "-gyny" refers to women (polygyny).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires matching Sanskrit and sociological terms related to family, kinship, and marriage with their correct definitions.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation and Matching:

(A) Term used by the Sanskrit texts to designate families: The Sanskrit term for family or lineage is (I) Kula.
(B) Tracing descent from father to son: This system of tracing lineage through the male line is known as (III) Patriliny.
(C) The practice of a man having several wives: This form of marriage is known as (II) Polygyny. (Polyandry is when a woman has several husbands).
(D) The gift of a daughter in marriage: This is a central ritual in a Hindu wedding and is known by the Sanskrit term (IV) Kanyadana ('kanya' means daughter, 'dana' means gift).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct pairings are: A-I, B-III, C-II, and D-IV. This combination corresponds to option (2).