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naturalchemist

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The Nyinba in Tibet, Nepal, and India practice polyandry. Which of the following statements about them is correct?
 
  a. They practice hunting and gathering and herd yaks.
  b. They practice occasional polyandrous polygyny.
  c. They practice polyandry because there are too few men available to farm.
  d. By rights, the eldest brother selects the wife he will marry.

Question 2

Whose consent is most important in a polyandrous marriage?
 
  a. Grandmother
  b. Groom
  c. Groom's parents
  d. Wife's parents



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c



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