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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Endogamy is the practice that essentially requires an individual to marry his/her first cousin only.
Reason (R) : Exogamy requires the individual to marry outside his/her own group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Analyzing Endogamy and Exogamy Statements

This question requires evaluating two statements about marriage practices: Endogamy and Exogamy.

Evaluating Assertion (A)

Statement (A) claims that Endogamy essentially requires marriage to a first cousin only.

  • Endogamy is the social norm of marrying within one's specific social group, caste, or kinship group.
  • It does not restrict marriage solely to first cousins. The definition is broader, focusing on marrying *within* a defined community.
  • Therefore, Assertion (A) is incorrect due to its overly specific and inaccurate restriction.

Evaluating Reason (R)

Statement (R) states that Exogamy requires marriage outside one's own group.

  • Exogamy is the social norm of marrying outside of one's own kinship group, clan, or lineage.
  • This definition correctly captures the essence of exogamy.
  • Therefore, Reason (R) is correct.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, Assertion (A) is incorrect, and Reason (R) is correct. This corresponds to the option stating that (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

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