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Caste and Marriage: Endogamy and Exogamy

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concepts of endogamy and exogamy in the context of caste and marriage in India.
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What is the practice of marrying within one's own caste or social group called?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one's own caste or social group.

What is the practice of marrying outside one's own caste or social group called?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Hypergamy

  4. Hypogamy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's own caste or social group.

Which of the following is a reason for endogamy?

  1. To maintain social and cultural identity

  2. To prevent the mixing of different castes

  3. To promote social mobility

  4. To increase the population of a particular caste


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the reasons for endogamy is to maintain social and cultural identity.

Which of the following is a reason for exogamy?

  1. To promote social mobility

  2. To increase the population of a particular caste

  3. To prevent the mixing of different castes

  4. To maintain social and cultural identity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the reasons for exogamy is to promote social mobility.

In India, which caste system is based on endogamy?

  1. Varna system

  2. Jati system

  3. Gotra system

  4. Pravara system


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In India, the Jati system is based on endogamy.

Which of the following is a consequence of endogamy?

  1. Increased genetic diversity

  2. Preservation of cultural traditions

  3. Social stratification

  4. Economic inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One of the consequences of endogamy is social stratification.

Which of the following is a consequence of exogamy?

  1. Increased genetic diversity

  2. Preservation of cultural traditions

  3. Social stratification

  4. Economic inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the consequences of exogamy is increased genetic diversity.

Which of the following is a type of endogamy?

  1. Gotra endogamy

  2. Pravara endogamy

  3. Clan endogamy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gotra endogamy, Pravara endogamy, and Clan endogamy are all types of endogamy.

Which of the following is a type of exogamy?

  1. Village exogamy

  2. Gotra exogamy

  3. Pravara exogamy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Village exogamy, Gotra exogamy, and Pravara exogamy are all types of exogamy.

Which of the following is a factor that influences the practice of endogamy and exogamy?

  1. Religion

  2. Culture

  3. Social norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion, culture, and social norms are all factors that influence the practice of endogamy and exogamy.

In which of the following societies is endogamy commonly practiced?

  1. Patrilineal societies

  2. Matrilineal societies

  3. Bilateral societies

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endogamy is commonly practiced in patrilineal societies.

In which of the following societies is exogamy commonly practiced?

  1. Patrilineal societies

  2. Matrilineal societies

  3. Bilateral societies

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exogamy is commonly practiced in matrilineal societies.

Which of the following is a social movement that promotes inter-caste marriages in India?

  1. Ambedkarite movement

  2. Dravidian movement

  3. Feminist movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ambedkarite movement, Dravidian movement, and Feminist movement are all social movements that promote inter-caste marriages in India.

Which of the following is a legal provision that prohibits caste-based discrimination in India?

  1. The Indian Constitution

  2. The Hindu Marriage Act

  3. The Special Marriage Act

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution, The Hindu Marriage Act, and The Special Marriage Act all prohibit caste-based discrimination in India.

Which of the following is a challenge to the practice of endogamy and exogamy in India?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Education

  3. Economic development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urbanization, education, and economic development are all challenges to the practice of endogamy and exogamy in India.

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