Which of the following are true of matrilineal societies ? 1. Newly married couple stays with the woman’s parents 2. As per the rules of inheritance, the property passes from mother to daughter 3. Women play a dominant role in the family 4. Examples of matrilineal societies are those of the Khasi and Jaintia tribes of Meghalaya Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Matrilineal societies are characterized by descent and inheritance traced through the female line [4]. In such systems, matrilocal residence is common, where a newly married couple stays with or near the woman's parents [4]. Inheritance rules dictate that property passes from mother to daughter, often specifically to the youngest daughter (Khatduh) among certain tribes. While anthropologists distinguish matriliny from matriarchy, women in these societies play a dominant and respected role in family and social life compared to patriarchal structures [1]. The Khasi and Jaintia tribes of Meghalaya are prominent examples of surviving matrilineal cultures in India. Although men may hold specific authority roles (like the mother's brother), the fundamental organization of kinship, name, and property remains centered on the female lineage [4].

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1. [4] https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210328-why-some-indians-want-more-mens-rights
2. [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrilineal_society_of_Meghalaya
3. [1] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART I, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Kinship, Caste and Class > Terms for family and kin > p. 55