Q. In which of the following states / Union territories of India, most tribal follow a matrilineal system where lineage and inheritance are traced through women?
Answer: Meghalaya
Notes: Meghalaya is home to the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes which predominantly follow a matrilineal system where ancestry and property are passed down the female line. Children take the mother's surname, ancestral property is inherited by the youngest daughter. Women have a prominent role in family affairs and society. The mother's brother plays an important role in the lives of children. Other Indian states do not have a sizeable tribal population tracing descent and inheritance maternally.