Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

As per Manusmriti, how many modes of acquiring wealth by women were there?

Options:

4

5

6

7

Correct Answer:

6

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - 6

As per Manusmriti,  there were six means of acquiring wealth by women.

For men, the Manusmriti declares, there are seven means of acquiring wealth: inheritance, finding, purchase, conquest, investment, work, and acceptance of gifts from good people.

For women, there are six means of acquiring wealth: what was given in front of the fire (marriage) or the bridal procession, or as a token of affection, and what she got from her brother, mother or father. She could also acquire wealth through any subsequent gift and whatever her “affectionate” husband might give her.