Lineage and Descent

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concepts of lineage and descent in Indian sociology. It covers topics such as patrilineal and matrilineal descent, joint families, and the role of lineage in social organization.
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In a patrilineal society, descent is traced through the:

  1. father's line

  2. mother's line

  3. either parent's line

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a patrilineal society, descent is traced through the father's line, meaning that individuals are considered to belong to their father's lineage.

In a matrilineal society, descent is traced through the:

  1. father's line

  2. mother's line

  3. either parent's line

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a matrilineal society, descent is traced through the mother's line, meaning that individuals are considered to belong to their mother's lineage.

Which of the following is an example of a patrilineal society?

  1. Nair society of Kerala

  2. Khasi society of Meghalaya

  3. Garo society of Meghalaya

  4. Todas society of Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Todas society of Tamil Nadu is an example of a patrilineal society, where descent is traced through the father's line.

Which of the following is an example of a matrilineal society?

  1. Nair society of Kerala

  2. Khasi society of Meghalaya

  3. Garo society of Meghalaya

  4. Todas society of Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nair society of Kerala is an example of a matrilineal society, where descent is traced through the mother's line.

In a joint family system, several generations of a family live together in the same household. This type of family structure is most commonly found in:

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The joint family system is most commonly found in India, where it is a traditional form of family organization.

The lineage system is a way of organizing society based on:

  1. blood relationships

  2. marriage relationships

  3. economic relationships

  4. political relationships


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lineage system is a way of organizing society based on blood relationships, where individuals are grouped together based on their descent from a common ancestor.

In a patrilineal society, the lineage is traced through the:

  1. father's line

  2. mother's line

  3. either parent's line

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a patrilineal society, the lineage is traced through the father's line, meaning that individuals are considered to belong to their father's lineage.

In a matrilineal society, the lineage is traced through the:

  1. father's line

  2. mother's line

  3. either parent's line

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a matrilineal society, the lineage is traced through the mother's line, meaning that individuals are considered to belong to their mother's lineage.

The lineage system is important in many societies because it:

  1. provides a sense of identity and belonging

  2. regulates marriage and inheritance

  3. determines political power

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lineage system is important in many societies because it provides a sense of identity and belonging, regulates marriage and inheritance, and determines political power.

In some societies, descent is traced through both the father's and mother's lines. This is known as:

  1. bilateral descent

  2. unilineal descent

  3. patrilineal descent

  4. matrilineal descent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bilateral descent is a system of descent in which individuals are considered to belong to both their father's and mother's lineages.

Which of the following is an example of a bilateral descent society?

  1. Nair society of Kerala

  2. Khasi society of Meghalaya

  3. Garo society of Meghalaya

  4. Todas society of Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khasi society of Meghalaya is an example of a bilateral descent society, where individuals are considered to belong to both their father's and mother's lineages.

In a patrilineal society, the head of the lineage is typically the:

  1. father

  2. mother

  3. eldest brother

  4. eldest sister


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a patrilineal society, the head of the lineage is typically the father, who is responsible for making decisions and representing the lineage.

In a matrilineal society, the head of the lineage is typically the:

  1. father

  2. mother

  3. eldest brother

  4. eldest sister


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a matrilineal society, the head of the lineage is typically the mother, who is responsible for making decisions and representing the lineage.

The lineage system is often associated with:

  1. endogamy

  2. exogamy

  3. polygamy

  4. monogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lineage system is often associated with endogamy, which is the practice of marrying within one's own lineage or social group.

The lineage system is often associated with:

  1. patriarchy

  2. matriarchy

  3. egalitarianism

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lineage system is often associated with patriarchy, which is a social system in which men hold primary power and authority.

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