Which of the following tribes practised polyandry ........

Sociology Preliminary Marriage , family and kinship

Which of the following tribes practised polyandry :

Toda

Kota

Khasa

Bhils

- Option 1: Toda

- The Toda tribe, residing in the Nilgiri Hills of southern India, is known for practicing polyandry.

- Historically, Toda women could have multiple husbands, often brothers.

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- Option 2: Kota

- The Kota tribe also lives in the Nilgiri Hills but does not traditionally practice polyandry.

- They have cultural practices distinct from the Todas.

- Option 3: Khasa

- The Khasa tribe, found in the hills of Uttarakhand, has been known to practice polyandry.

- It is predominantly fraternal (between brothers).

- Option 4: Bhils

- The Bhils, one of the largest tribes in India, do not traditionally practice polyandry.

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