Practicing Success
Match the following forms of marriage explained in the Manusmriti mentioned in List 1 with their description in List 2
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(A)- III, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- IV (A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I (A)- I, (B)- II, (C)- III, (D)- IV (A)- I, (B)- IV, (C)- III, (D)- II |
(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I |
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. |