CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Kinship and Family Systems -

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Kinship and Family Systems

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CUET UG History Booster Test 2 - Kinship and Family Systems

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

Which of the following activities do people belonging to the same family typically share, as per the text?

Answer Review

1 Which of the following activities do people belonging to the same family typically share, as per the text?

A Only political power and military duties.

B Food, other resources, and performing rituals together.

C Only professional crafts and trade routes.

D Independent living arrangements and individual wealth.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Family members share resources. �� Ritual activities are often performed collectively. �� Families function as cooperative social units.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT describes families as groups whose members often share food, resources, property, and rituals. These shared activities strengthen social and economic bonds within the household. Option B accurately reflects this understanding. Options A, C, and D either narrow family functions excessively or contradict the concept of collective family life.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Families are not defined solely by political or military responsibilities.
�� Option C → Professional activities may vary and are not the defining feature of families.
�� Option D → Family life generally involves shared resources rather than complete independence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Identify the option that best matches NCERT's description of family relationships.

Final Logic:

Families are characterized by sharing resources and rituals.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Family = Food + Funds + Faith."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Family Structure

2 Assertion (A): Not all families are identical in terms of numbers of members and their relationship with one another.
Reason (R): All families share exactly the same kinds of economic activities without variation.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Families vary in size. �� Relationships differ across societies. �� Economic activities are not identical everywhere.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The assertion is correct because families differ in membership size and internal relationships. The reason is incorrect because families engage in varied economic activities depending on region, occupation, and social background. Since the assertion is true while the reason is false, Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The reason is factually incorrect.
�� Option B → Both statements are not true.
�� Option D → The assertion accurately reflects historical evidence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Evaluate the truthfulness of the assertion and reason independently.

Final Logic:

Assertion true; reason false.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Families Vary, Activities Vary."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Family Diversity

3 Identify the incorrect statement regarding kinfolk in early societies.

A Families are usually parts of larger networks of people defined as relatives.

B Familial ties are often regarded as "natural" and based on blood.

C Kinfolk is a more technical term used by historians for relatives.

D All early societies defined cousins as blood relations without exception.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Kinship definitions varied. �� Cousin relationships differed across societies. �� No universal kinship model existed.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT emphasizes that societies define kinship differently. While many regard familial ties as based on blood, definitions vary considerably. Some societies consider cousins blood relatives, whereas others do not. Therefore Option D is incorrect. Options A, B, and C accurately describe kinship and kinfolk.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Correctly defines kinship networks.
�� Option B → Reflects common perceptions regarding family ties.
�� Option C → Kinfolk is indeed a technical term for relatives.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Extreme Word Filter

Application:

Look for absolute words such as "all" and "without exception."

Final Logic:

Kinship definitions vary; absolute statements are incorrect.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Cousins ≠ Same Everywhere."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Kinship Networks

4 The variations in kinship show that while familial ties are often regarded as based on blood, they are defined in ____________ ways.

A many different

B strictly identical

C purely economic

D politically motivated

💡 Short Explanation

�� Kinship definitions vary. �� Societies classify relatives differently. �� No single universal model exists.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

NCERT highlights that kinship systems differ across societies. Although blood relationships are important, the way societies define relatives and family members varies considerably. Therefore familial ties are defined in many different ways. Options B, C, and D oversimplify or distort the concept.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Kinship is not defined identically everywhere.
�� Option C → Kinship extends beyond economic considerations.
�� Option D → Political factors alone do not define kinship systems.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Choose the option consistent with NCERT's emphasis on diversity.

Final Logic:

Kinship systems vary across societies.

🧠 Memory Trick

"One Blood, Many Definitions."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Variations in Kinship

5 Arrange the compilation timelines of texts used to study early family norms in chronological order:
1. Compilation of Puranas
2. Manusmriti
3. Major Dharmasutras

A 3, 2, 1

B 1, 2, 3

C 2, 1, 3

D 1, 3, 2

💡 Short Explanation

�� Dharmasutras appeared earliest. �� Manusmriti followed later. �� Puranas developed subsequently.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Major Dharmasutras were compiled first (c. 500 BCE onwards). Manusmriti was composed later around 200 BCE–200 CE. The Puranas were compiled and expanded after these texts over several centuries. Thus the chronological order is 3, 2, 1, making Option B correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Reverses the historical sequence.
�� Option C → Places Manusmriti before Dharmasutras.
�� Option D → Incorrectly places Puranas before Manusmriti.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Recall the relative chronology of Brahmanical texts.

Final Logic:

Dharmasutras → Manusmriti → Puranas.

🧠 Memory Trick

"DMP = Dharma → Manu → Purana."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Dharmasutras and Manusmriti

6 Why is it comparatively difficult to reconstruct the familial relationships of ordinary people?

A Because ordinary people did not have families.

B Because ordinary people only lived in forests.

C Because early textual traditions and inscriptions largely focus on the elite.

D Because ordinary people rejected the concept of kinship networks.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sources emphasize elite families. �� Common people appear less frequently. �� Historical reconstruction becomes difficult.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Historians can reconstruct elite family histories more easily because inscriptions, genealogies, and texts often focus on rulers and powerful groups. Ordinary people's family structures are less frequently recorded. Hence Option C correctly explains the difficulty. The other options have no support in historical evidence.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Ordinary people obviously had families.
�� Option B → Most ordinary people did not exclusively live in forests.
�� Option D → Kinship remained important across social groups.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Remove historically impossible explanations.

Final Logic:

Elite-focused sources create information gaps.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Sources Love Elites."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Reconstructing Family Histories

7 Match the following terms with their specific usage in early texts.

List I	List II
1. Kula	a. Lineage
2. Vamsha	b. Families
3. Jnati	c. Tracing descent from father to son
4. Patriliny	d. Larger network of kinfolk

A 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

B 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

C 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c

D 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c

💡 Short Explanation

�� Kula means family. �� Vamsha means lineage. �� Jnati refers to kinfolk.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Kula refers to families (b), vamsha means lineage (a), jnati denotes the larger network of relatives or kinfolk (d), and patriliny means tracing descent from father to son (c). Therefore Option D provides the correct matching of all four concepts.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Reverses the meanings of kula and vamsha.
�� Option B → Incorrectly associates patriliny and jnati.
�� Option C → Misidentifies both kula and jnati.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Match each term with its precise NCERT definition.

Final Logic:

Kula–Family, Vamsha–Lineage, Jnati–Kinfolk, Patriliny–Father's line.

🧠 Memory Trick

"KVJP = Kula, Vamsha, Jnati, Patriliny."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Kinship Terminology

8 According to the Manusmriti, what was the inheritance rule regarding the paternal estate?

A It was divided equally amongst sons, with a special share for the eldest.

B It was inherited solely by the daughters.

C It was divided equally between sons and daughters.

D It was given entirely to the religious institutions.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sons inherited paternal property. �� Eldest son received additional privileges. �� Daughters generally lacked equal claims.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Manusmriti prescribed that the paternal estate should be divided among sons after the parents' death, while the eldest son received a special share. This reflects the patrilineal inheritance system. Options B, C, and D contradict the inheritance rules described in the text.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Daughters did not inherit exclusively.
�� Option C → Equal inheritance was not the norm in Manusmriti.
�� Option D → Property was not automatically transferred to religious institutions.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall inheritance rules linked to patriliny.

Final Logic:

Patriliny favored sons, especially the eldest.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Eldest Gets Extra."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Inheritance and Patriliny

📄 Passage

"The Kauravas were the sons of Dhritarashtra, and the Pandavas were their cousins. Since Dhritarashtra was blind, his younger brother Pandu ascended the throne of Hastinapura... However, after the premature death of Pandu, Dhritarashtra became king, as the royal princes were still very young. As the princes grew up together, the citizens of Hastinapura began to express their preference for the Pandavas, for they were more capable and virtuous than the Kauravas."

Why did Pandu originally ascend the throne instead of Dhritarashtra?

A Pandu was older than Dhritarashtra.

B Pandu defeated Dhritarashtra in a battle.

C Dhritarashtra was blind.

D The citizens voted for Pandu.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Physical disability affected succession. �� Pandu became ruler first. �� Dhritarashtra succeeded later.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage clearly states that Pandu ascended the throne because Dhritarashtra was blind. This was considered a disqualification for kingship in the epic narrative. Options A, B, and D are not supported by the passage. Therefore Option C is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The passage does not mention age as the reason.
�� Option B → No battle determined succession.
�� Option D → Kingship was not decided through voting.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Use the direct statement from the passage.

Final Logic:

The passage explicitly cites blindness as the reason.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Blind Dhritarashtra, Crowned Pandu."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Mahabharata and Succession

📄 Passage

What primarily sparked Duryodhana's jealousy towards the Pandavas as they grew up?

A The Pandavas had acquired more wealth.

B The Pandavas were given better weapons.

C Dhritarashtra favored the Pandavas over his own sons.

D The citizens of Hastinapura expressed their preference for the capable Pandavas.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Citizens admired the Pandavas. �� Their virtues gained public support. �� Duryodhana became jealous.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage states that the people of Hastinapura preferred the Pandavas because they were more capable and virtuous. This growing public support generated Duryodhana's jealousy and intensified rivalry. Options A, B, and C are not mentioned in the passage. Hence Option D is correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Wealth is not identified as the cause.
�� Option B → The passage says nothing about weapons.
�� Option C → Public preference, not paternal favoritism, is emphasized.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Locate the direct cause stated in the passage.

Final Logic:

Public support for the Pandavas triggered jealousy.

🧠 Memory Trick

"People Preferred Pandavas."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Mahabharata Conflict

11 Assertion (A): In patrilineal succession, brothers or other kinsmen occasionally claimed the throne.
Reason (R): This occurred as a variation in practice when there were no sons to succeed the king.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Patriliny preferred sons as successors. �� Absence of sons created succession variations. �� Brothers or kinsmen could inherit the throne.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Patrilineal succession ideally transferred power from father to son. However, historical and epic traditions show that when no son was available, brothers or other close male relatives could inherit. Thus both Assertion and Reason are correct, and the Reason directly explains why alternative claimants occasionally emerged.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → The Reason directly explains the Assertion and is not independent of it.
�� Option C → The Reason is historically correct and supported by examples of succession practices.
�� Option D → The Assertion is true because alternative male relatives sometimes inherited the throne.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Evaluate whether the reason logically explains the assertion.

Final Logic:

No sons → brothers/kinsmen succeed → direct explanation.

🧠 Memory Trick

"No Son, Next Kin."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Patriliny and Succession

12 The case of Prabhavati Gupta exercising power is described by historians as...

A The standard norm for Vakataka queens.

B A very exceptional circumstance in a predominantly patrilineal system.

C Evidence that matriliny was dominant in northern India.

D A fictional event created by later poets.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Patriliny dominated succession. �� Women rarely ruled independently. �� Prabhavati Gupta was an exceptional case.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Prabhavati Gupta exercised authority as a regent under unusual circumstances. Historians regard this as exceptional because early Indian political systems were predominantly patrilineal. Option B correctly reflects NCERT's interpretation. Options A, C, and D either exaggerate or misrepresent the historical evidence.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Female rule was not the standard Vakataka practice.
�� Option C → One example cannot establish widespread matriliny.
�� Option D → Her rule is supported by inscriptional evidence.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Extreme Word Filter

Application:

Reject options using sweeping claims such as "standard" or "dominant."

Final Logic:

Prabhavati Gupta represents an exception, not the norm.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Prabhavati = Rare Female Ruler."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Women and Power

13 The Rigveda contains mantras that...

A Prohibit the practice of patriliny among ordinary people.

B Command daughters to inherit the throne.

C Demonstrate that patrilineal ideals were shared by wealthy men and Brahmanas.

D Advocate for matrilineal succession exclusively.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Rigvedic marriage mantras emphasize sons. �� Patrilineal continuity was valued. �� Elite groups shared these ideals.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Marriage mantras in the Rigveda seek blessings for sons, revealing concern with continuation of the patrilineage. This indicates that patrilineal ideals were important among wealthy households and Brahmanas. Options A, B, and D contradict the content and social values reflected in the Rigvedic verses.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Rigvedic mantras support rather than prohibit patriliny.
�� Option B → The text does not advocate daughters inheriting thrones.
�� Option D → Matriliny is not promoted in these mantras.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the emphasis on sons in marriage rituals.

Final Logic:

Rigvedic prayers for sons reflect patrilineal ideals.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Rigveda = Pray for Sons."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Rigvedic Marriage Mantras

14 Assertion (A): Daughters were considered crucial for the continuity of the patrilineage framework.
Reason (R): The system of exogamy meant that marrying young girls outside the kin was considered desirable.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Sons ensured patrilineal continuity. �� Exogamy was encouraged. �� Daughters usually married outside the kin group.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Patriliny emphasized sons as carriers of lineage and inheritors of property. Therefore the Assertion is false. The Reason is true because Brahmanical traditions preferred exogamy, requiring women to marry outside their kin group. Thus Option D correctly identifies the status of both statements.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The Assertion itself is incorrect.
�� Option B → The Assertion is not true.
�� Option C → The Reason is historically correct and supported by texts.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Elimination

Application:

Check each statement independently before linking them.

Final Logic:

Patriliny centered on sons, while exogamy remained desirable.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Patriliny Needs Sons; Exogamy Moves Daughters."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Patriliny and Exogamy

15 The belief that ____________ or the gift of a daughter in marriage was an important religious duty of the father gave rise to carefully regulated marriages for high-status families.

A kanyadana

B stridhana

C jnati

D suvarnakara

💡 Short Explanation

�� Kanyadana means gifting a daughter in marriage. �� It became a religious duty. �� Marriage rules were carefully regulated.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Kanyadana refers to the ritual gift of a daughter in marriage and became an important Brahmanical ideal. This belief encouraged regulation of women's marriages, especially among high-status families. Stridhana refers to women's wealth, jnati means kinfolk, and suvarnakara means goldsmith.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Stridhana refers to gifts and wealth belonging to women.
�� Option C → Jnati denotes relatives or kinfolk.
�� Option D → Suvarnakara means a goldsmith.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Substitution

Application:

Replace each term with its meaning and identify the correct fit.

Final Logic:

Gift of a daughter = Kanyadana.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Kanya + Dana = Daughter's Gift."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Kanyadana

16 Which statement is incorrect regarding the role of daughters/brides in the early patrilineal framework?

A Their lives were often carefully regulated to ensure marriage at the "right" time.

B Daughters had equal claims to the resources of the natal household.

C They were expected to give up their father's gotra upon marriage.

D Marrying them into families outside the kin was considered desirable.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Patriliny favored sons. �� Daughters generally lacked equal inheritance rights. �� Marriage practices were carefully regulated.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

In patrilineal systems, daughters usually did not enjoy equal inheritance rights with sons. Their marriages were regulated, they often adopted the husband's gotra, and exogamy was encouraged. Therefore Option B is incorrect. Options A, C, and D accurately describe Brahmanical expectations regarding women and marriage.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → High-status families carefully regulated marriages.
�� Option C → Women generally adopted their husband's gotra.
�� Option D → Exogamous marriages were preferred in Brahmanical traditions.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Odd One Out

Application:

Identify the statement that contradicts patrilineal inheritance rules.

Final Logic:

Equal inheritance was not the norm for daughters.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Patriliny = Property to Sons."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Women, Marriage and Property

17 The Satavahana rulers exemplified an alternative practice to Brahmanical exogamy norms by practicing ____________.

A strictly polyandrous unions

B matriliny exclusively

C celibacy

D endogamy

💡 Short Explanation

�� Satavahana marriages sometimes occurred within kin groups. �� This differed from Brahmanical ideals. �� Such marriages are called endogamy.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Satavahanas provide evidence of marriages within kin groups, a practice known as endogamy. This contrasted with Brahmanical prescriptions favoring exogamy. Options A, B, and C are unsupported by available evidence. Hence Option D correctly identifies the alternative marital practice.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Polyandry was not the defining Satavahana marriage practice.
�� Option B → Succession remained largely patrilineal.
�� Option C → Marriage practices, not celibacy, are discussed.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the contrast between exogamy and Satavahana practice.

Final Logic:

Marriage within kin = Endogamy.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Satavahana = Same Kin Marriage."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Satavahanas and Marriage Practices

18 Assertion (A): Exogamy was heavily recommended in Brahmanical texts like the Dharmasutras.
Reason (R): It ensured women were married outside their kin, helping to maintain strict patrilineal boundaries.

A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C A is true, but R is false.

D A is false, but R is true.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Exogamy was a Brahmanical ideal. �� Women married outside kin groups. �� Patrilineal order was reinforced.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Dharmasutras recommended exogamy by discouraging marriage within the same kin group or gotra. This practice helped maintain clear patrilineal descent lines and regulated marriage alliances. Therefore both statements are true, and the Reason correctly explains the rationale behind the Brahmanical preference for exogamy.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → The Reason directly explains the Assertion.
�� Option C → The Reason is historically valid.
�� Option D → The Assertion is clearly supported by Brahmanical texts.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Check whether the reason logically supports the assertion.

Final Logic:

Exogamy preserved patrilineal structure.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Exogamy = Exit the Kin Group."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Exogamy and Gotra Rules

19 Match the forms of marriage with their definitions.

List I	List II
1. Endogamy	a. Multiple husbands
2. Exogamy	b. Multiple wives
3. Polygyny	c. Marriage outside the unit
4. Polyandry	d. Marriage within the unit

A 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

B 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

C 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a

D 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b

💡 Short Explanation

�� Endogamy means within the group. �� Exogamy means outside the group. �� Polygyny and polyandry involve multiple spouses.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Endogamy means marriage within a social unit (d). Exogamy means marriage outside the unit (c). Polygyny refers to one man having multiple wives (b). Polyandry refers to one woman having multiple husbands (a). Therefore Option B correctly matches all four terms.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Incorrectly matches all four concepts.
�� Option C → Confuses endogamy and polygyny.
�� Option D → Reverses endogamy and exogamy definitions.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Option Grouping

Application:

Match each marriage term with its standard definition.

Final Logic:

Endo-within, Exo-outside, Polygyny-wives, Polyandry-husbands.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Endo-Inside, Exo-Outside."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Forms of Marriage

20 Which famous epic narrative famously centers around an instance of polyandry?

A The Ramayana

B The Jatakas

C The Mahabharata

D The Upanishads

💡 Short Explanation

�� Draupadi married five Pandavas. �� This is a famous example of polyandry. �� The story occurs in the Mahabharata.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The Mahabharata contains the well-known example of Draupadi's marriage to the five Pandava brothers, representing polyandry. Historians note that the epic offers several explanations for this unusual arrangement. Options A, B, and D do not contain this famous polyandrous narrative.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → The Ramayana centers on Rama and Sita, not polyandry.
�� Option B → Jatakas are Buddhist birth stories and not known for this example.
�� Option D → Upanishads are philosophical texts rather than epic narratives.

🎯 Strategy

Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

Recall the most famous historical-literary example of polyandry.

Final Logic:

Draupadi's marriage identifies the Mahabharata.

🧠 Memory Trick

"Draupadi = Five Husbands = Mahabharata."

📚 Class XII – Themes in Indian History Part I – Chapter: Kinship, Caste and Class – Topic: Polyandry in the Mahabharata

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