Match the following forms of marriage explained in the Manusmriti mentioned in List 1 with their description in List 2
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List- 1 |
List- 2 |
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(A) First |
(I) Voluntary union between maiden and her lover |
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(B) Fourth |
(II) Marrying daughter to a man proficient in Vedas |
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(C) Fifth |
(III) Father gifts his daughter by saying "May both of you perform your duties together |
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(D) Sixth |
(IV) The groom provides wealth to the kinsmen and the bride herself |
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - (A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I
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List- 1 |
List- 2 |
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(A) First |
(II) Marrying daughter to a man proficient in Vedas |
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(B) Fourth |
(III) Father gifts his daughter by saying "May both of you perform your duties together |
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(C) Fifth |
(IV) The groom provides wealth to the kinsmen and the bride herself |
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(D) Sixth |
(I) Voluntary union between maiden and her lover |
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.