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When a woman has several husbands, then this is known as

When a woman has several husbands, then this is known as Correct Answer <span style="">Polyandrous family</span>

Concept:-

Polyandrous:

  • Poly means ‘many’ and ‘andry’ means husbands. Polyandry type of marriage is one where a woman marries more than one man at a time.
  • In the broadest sense, polyandry refers to sexual relations with multiple men within or without marriage.
  • The classic example is found in our epic Mahabharata in which DRAUPADI – daughter of king Panchal is married to five brothers.

Causes of polyandry society:

  • It is more likely in societies with scarce environmental resources.
  • It is believed to limit human population growth and enhance child survival.
  • It is a rare form of marriage that exist more in peasant families of India.
  • The eldest brother is superior to other husbands and has the right of children to take.

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