Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a mode of acquisition of wealth by a 'man' as per Manusmriti?

Options:

Finding

Work

Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad

Acceptance of gifts from people whether good or bad is NOT a mode of acquisition of wealth by a 'man' as per Manusmriti: A man can accept gifts from good people only.

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