Indian Geography UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Which of the following tribes of India practise polyandry?

1. Gonds
2. Nagas
3. Jaunsaris
4. Todas

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 3 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 and 4”.

Polyandry was practiced by Todas and Jaunsaris.

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Codes:
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Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
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A. Chlorofluoro Carbons
B. Halans
C. Carbon tetrachloride

Codes:
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  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
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