Which of the following is a reason that fraternal polyandry is practiced by some cultures in the Himalayas?
a. Some families are too poor to afford more than one bride price.
b. Some families are too poor to afford more than one dowry.
c. Fraternal polyandry prevents family land from being fragmented by inheritance over time.
d. Fraternal polyandry produces a greater number of children than any other type of marriage.
c
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