Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT?

• A. Hypergamy is a form of marriage where bride’s family is of superior status to the groom’s family
• B. Hypogamy is a form of marriage where groom’s family is of superior status to the bride’s family
• C. Exogamy refers to marriage outside the caste or sub-caste group
• D. Polygyandry refers to marriage of several men to several women at the same time

Hint:

Remember: \textbf{hyper} = up (bride marries higher); \textbf{hypo} = down; \textbf{exo} = outside the group; \textbf{polygyandry} = group marriage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B

Step 1: Definitions.
• Hypergamy: marrying {up} in status (typically the bride marries into a {higher}-status groom’s family).
• Hypogamy: marrying {down} in status (the bride marries into a {lower}-status groom’s family).
• Exogamy: marriage {outside} one’s group (caste/sub-caste, clan, etc.).
• Polygyandry: group marriage—several men to several women.
Step 2: Evaluate statements.
(A) says in hypergamy the {bride’s} family is superior to the groom’s—this reverses the definition (should be the groom’s side superior). Incorrect.
(B) says in hypogamy the {groom’s} family is superior—this actually describes hypergamy. Incorrect.
(C) matches exogamy exactly. Correct.
(D) describes group marriage (polygyandry). Correct.
Final Answer: (A), (B)