Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List I	List II
A. Acquiring spouse by Negotiation --- IV. Melanesia B. Acquiring spouse by Exchange --- I. Oraons C. Acquiring spouse by Probation --- III. Hos D. Acquiring spouse by Elopement --- II. Kuki	IV. Melanesia I. Oraons III. Hos II. Kuki

• A. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• C. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Hint:

Different tribal societies practice different marriage acquisition methods. Ethnographic matching questions often test knowledge of tribe-specific customs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Different tribal and traditional societies practice different methods of acquiring spouses. Anthropologists classify these methods according to cultural customs and marriage practices. Common methods include:
• Marriage by negotiation,
• Marriage by exchange,
• Marriage by probation,
• Marriage by elopement. This question tests knowledge of ethnographic examples associated with these marriage customs.

Step 1: Matching marriage by negotiation. Marriage by negotiation refers to marriage arranged through discussion and agreement between families. Among the given groups, this form is associated with: \[ \boxed{\text{Hos}} \] Therefore: \[ A \rightarrow III \]

Step 2: Matching marriage by exchange. Marriage by exchange involves reciprocal exchange of brides between families. This form is associated with: \[ \boxed{\text{Melanesia}} \] Hence: \[ B \rightarrow IV \]

Step 3: Matching marriage by probation. Marriage by probation allows a trial period before permanent marriage. This custom is associated with: \[ \boxed{\text{Kuki}} \] Thus: \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Matching marriage by elopement. Marriage by elopement involves partners running away and marrying without formal approval. This custom is associated with: \[ \boxed{\text{Oraons}} \] Therefore: \[ D \rightarrow I \]

Step 5: Writing the final matching combination. The correct matches are: \[ A \rightarrow III \] \[ B \rightarrow IV \] \[ C \rightarrow II \] \[ D \rightarrow I \] Thus, the correct answer becomes: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I}} \]