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Samira lived in a remote village and was married to Darshan. As a customary practice, she was also married to Darshan’s younger brother. Which form of marriage was practised in the above case? - Sociology

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Samira lived in a remote village and was married to Darshan. As a customary practice, she was also married to Darshan’s younger brother.

Which form of marriage was practised in the above case?

Options

  • Polyandry

  • Polygyny

  • Parallel cousin marriage

  • Monogamy

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Solution

Polyandry

Explanation:

Polyandry is a type of marriage in which a woman has more than one husband. In this situation, Samira was married to Darshan as well as his brother.

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