The main factor that seems to influence the practice of polyandry among some of the peoples that inhabit the remote villages of the Himalayas is the
A) fact that there are more men than women.
B) fact that there are more women than men.
C) protection of the male's economic resources.
D) women's dominance of the village's political, social, and economic system.
E) need for men to have more than one wife.

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The practice of polyandry in some Himalayan societies is primarily influenced by the need to protect the family's economic resources, such as land. By having one wife married to all brothers in a family, it prevents the division and fragmentation of land holdings, ensuring economic stability and sustainability for the family.

The Main Factor That Seems to Influence the Practice of Polyandry