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There are mother centric societies where the eldest woman in the family is the leader. The power of property passes from mother to daughter. Which society…

There are mother centric societies where the eldest woman in the family is the leader. The power of property passes from mother to daughter. Which society is being referred to ?
  1. AA marriage system
  2. BPatriarchy
  3. CMatriarchy
  4. DMisogyny
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Correct answer: (C) Matriarchy

Explanation

In a matriarchy the eldest woman heads the family, and property and lineage pass from mother to daughter. The Khasi and Garo of Meghalaya are examples.

From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Practice Set 3

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