As per Manusmriti, how many modes of acquiring wealth by women were there?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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.