Distinguish between Polygynous and Polyandrous family.

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Polygynous FamilyPolyandrous Family(i)&nbsp;A family where one man has more than one wife.(i)&nbsp;A family where one wo...

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Polygynous FamilyPolyandrous Family(i)&nbsp;A family where one man has more than one wife.(i)&nbsp;A family where one wo...

Polygynous Family	Polyandrous Family
(i) A family where one man has more than one wife.	(i) A family where one woman has more than one husband.
(ii)The husband lives with multiple wives and their children.	(ii)The wife lives with multiple husbands (often brothers) and their children.
(iii) Common among tribes like Gond and Baiga. It is a widespread feature in tribal India.	(iii) Found among ethnic groups in the Himalayas and South India. Examples include the Gallon of Arunachal Pradesh and Lepcha of Sikkim.