Q. Which one of the following can be classified as a \u201cPratiloma Marriage\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) A Brahmin girl marrying a Sudra boy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) A Sudra girl marrying a Brahmin boy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) A Brahmin girl marrying a Brahmin boy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ans: (a) A Brahmin girl marrying a Sudra boy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explanation: In the context of the caste system in ancient India, a “Pratiloma Marriage” refers to a marriage that goes against the traditional order of caste hierarchy. In this case, the answer would be (a) A Brahmin girl marrying a Sudra boy. Pratiloma marriages were considered socially unacceptable and were discouraged in the ancient Indian society, which placed a strong emphasis on maintaining strict endogamy (marriage within one’s own caste) and upholding the caste system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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