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Tracing descent from father to son is called:

AEndogamy
BExogamy
CPatriliny
DMatriliny
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Patriliny
1. The Mahabharata reinforced its value. 2. It is patriliny. 3. Sons inherited the father's resources. _Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History I, Theme 3, Kinship, Caste and Class._
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