Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

The fourth form of marriage involves the father addressing the couple with specific words before giving his daughter away. What are those words?

Options:

"May you both live happily ever after."

"May both of you perform your duties together."

"May the gods bless this union."

"May the groom protect the bride."

Correct Answer:

"May both of you perform your duties together."

Explanation:

The Manusmriti describes various forms of marriage, including the first, fourth, fifth, and sixth, as follows:

First: A father gifts his daughter to a knowledgeable man proficient in the Vedas. He dresses her in costly attire, honors her with valuable jewels, and personally invites the groom.
Fourth: A father gifts his daughter to the groom after addressing the couple with the words, "May both of you perform your duties together," and showing honor to the groom.
Fifth: The groom receives the maiden after providing as much wealth as he can afford to the kinsmen and the bride herself, according to his own discretion.
Sixth: A voluntary union between a maiden and her lover, arising from mutual desire.