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Forms of Marriage

Description: This quiz covers various forms of marriage prevalent across different societies and cultures.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which form of marriage involves the union of two individuals from different clans or lineages?

  1. Endogamy

  2. Exogamy

  3. Polygamy

  4. Monogamy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exogamy is a marriage practice where individuals are required to marry outside their own clan or lineage, promoting genetic diversity and social cohesion.

In a polyandrous marriage, how many husbands does a woman typically have?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three or more

  4. It varies depending on cultural norms

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polyandry is a form of marriage where a woman has multiple husbands simultaneously, often found in societies with resource scarcity or a need for male labor.

Which type of marriage involves the union of two individuals who are closely related, such as cousins?

  1. Consanguineous marriage

  2. Arranged marriage

  3. Love marriage

  4. Common-law marriage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Consanguineous marriage refers to the union of individuals who share a close genetic relationship, such as cousins or other relatives.

Which form of marriage is characterized by the union of two individuals without legal or religious recognition?

  1. Common-law marriage

  2. Civil marriage

  3. Religious marriage

  4. Arranged marriage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Common-law marriage, also known as informal marriage or de facto marriage, is a relationship between two individuals who live together as a married couple without a formal legal or religious ceremony.

In a monogamous marriage, how many spouses are typically involved?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three or more

  4. It varies depending on cultural norms

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Monogamy is a form of marriage where two individuals are exclusively committed to each other, forming a single marital unit.

Which type of marriage involves the union of two individuals from different social classes or backgrounds?

  1. Hypergamy

  2. Hypogamy

  3. Endogamy

  4. Exogamy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hypergamy refers to a marriage practice where an individual marries someone from a higher social class or caste, often seen as a means of social mobility.

Which form of marriage is characterized by the union of two individuals who are not legally married but live together as a couple?

  1. Common-law marriage

  2. Civil marriage

  3. Religious marriage

  4. Cohabitation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cohabitation refers to a living arrangement where two individuals live together in a romantic and sexual relationship without being legally married.

Which type of marriage involves the union of two individuals who are both of the same gender?

  1. Same-sex marriage

  2. Heterosexual marriage

  3. Polygamous marriage

  4. Arranged marriage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Same-sex marriage refers to the legally recognized union between two individuals of the same gender.

In a polygamous marriage, how many spouses can an individual have simultaneously?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Three or more

  4. It varies depending on cultural norms

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polygamy is a form of marriage where an individual has multiple spouses simultaneously, often found in societies with resource scarcity or a need for male labor.

Which type of marriage involves the union of two individuals who are not related by blood or adoption?

  1. Consanguineous marriage

  2. Arranged marriage

  3. Love marriage

  4. Common-law marriage

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Love marriage refers to a marriage based on mutual affection and consent between two individuals, rather than being arranged by family or societal norms.

Which form of marriage is characterized by the union of two individuals who are legally married but live separately?

  1. Common-law marriage

  2. Civil marriage

  3. Religious marriage

  4. Open marriage

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Open marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage where the spouses agree to have extramarital relationships with other individuals.

Which type of marriage involves the union of two individuals who are both of the same social class or background?

  1. Hypergamy

  2. Hypogamy

  3. Endogamy

  4. Exogamy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Endogamy refers to a marriage practice where individuals are required to marry within their own clan or lineage, promoting social cohesion and maintaining cultural identity.

Which form of marriage is characterized by the union of two individuals who are legally married and live together as a couple?

  1. Common-law marriage

  2. Civil marriage

  3. Religious marriage

  4. Cohabitation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Civil marriage refers to a legally recognized union between two individuals, typically performed by a government official.

Which type of marriage involves the union of two individuals who are of different religions or ethnicities?

  1. Interfaith marriage

  2. Interethnic marriage

  3. Endogamy

  4. Exogamy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interfaith marriage refers to a marriage between two individuals who adhere to different religious beliefs or practices.

Which form of marriage is characterized by the union of two individuals who are legally married but live separately due to personal or professional reasons?

  1. Common-law marriage

  2. Civil marriage

  3. Religious marriage

  4. Open marriage

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Open marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage where the spouses agree to have extramarital relationships with other individuals.

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