Practicing Success
As per Manusmriti, how many modes of acquiring wealth by women were there? |
4 5 6 7 |
6 |
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. |