A system under which a woman is permitted to marry a person of the lower caste but vice versa is not...........

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A system under which a woman is permitted to marry a person of the lower caste but vice-versa is not allowed is known as

hypergamy

hypogamy

promiscuity

polygamy

• Hypergamy: This is a social practice where an individual marries a person of a higher caste or social status.

- Correct Answer: Hypergamy

• Hypogamy: This refers to marrying a person of lower caste or social status.

- This practice is less traditional in many cultures.

• Promiscuity: Involves having multiple sexual partners without commitment or monogamy.

- Not related to caste or social hierarchy in marriage.

• Polygamy: The practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time.

- Related to multiple spouses, not social hierarchy.

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