Question

The Khasis of Meghalaya and the Nairs of Kerala are known for which of the following?

• A. Large families based on community living
• B. Male-dominated families
• C. Strict preference of nuclear families
• D. Matrilineal families

Answer 1

The correct option is D Matrilineal families

There are 4 types of family 1. Based on size - Nuclear, Joint 2. Based on residence - matrilocal for e.g., Khasis of Meghalaya, patrilocal, neolocal 3. Based on authority - Patriarchal, Matriarchal 4. Based on lineage - Patrilineal, Matrilineal for e.g., Nairs of Kerala