Types of Marriage in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the diverse types of marriages prevalent in India, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a myriad of traditions.
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Which type of marriage is characterized by the exchange of money, goods, or property from the groom's family to the bride's family?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Dowry Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dowry Marriage is a practice where the groom's family offers money, goods, or property to the bride's family as a condition of the marriage.

In which type of marriage do the bride and groom choose each other without the involvement of their families?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Dowry Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Love Marriage is a marriage where the bride and groom choose each other based on their mutual affection and understanding, without the involvement of their families.

What is the legal form of marriage recognized by the Government of India?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Dowry Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Registered Marriage is a legal form of marriage recognized by the Government of India under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and other applicable laws.

Which type of marriage is prevalent among certain tribal communities in India, where a man marries two or more women?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Polyandry

  3. Arranged Marriage

  4. Love Marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Polygamy is a type of marriage where a man marries two or more women, which is prevalent among certain tribal communities in India.

In which type of marriage do two or more men marry the same woman?

  1. Polygamy

  2. Polyandry

  3. Arranged Marriage

  4. Love Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Polyandry is a type of marriage where two or more men marry the same woman, which is practiced by certain communities in India, particularly in the Himalayan region.

What is the term used for a marriage between two people of different castes or social groups?

  1. Inter-caste Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Dowry Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inter-caste Marriage refers to a marriage between two people belonging to different castes or social groups, which challenges traditional social norms and hierarchies.

Which type of marriage involves the exchange of vows and promises between the bride and groom in front of a religious or legal authority?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Dowry Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Registered Marriage involves the exchange of vows and promises between the bride and groom in front of a religious or legal authority, making it a legally recognized union.

What is the term used for a marriage where the bride and groom are from different religious backgrounds?

  1. Inter-caste Marriage

  2. Inter-faith Marriage

  3. Love Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inter-faith Marriage refers to a marriage between two people belonging to different religious backgrounds, which may challenge traditional religious beliefs and practices.

Which type of marriage is characterized by the absence of any formal ceremony or legal recognition?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Live-in Relationship

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Live-in Relationship refers to a situation where two people live together as a couple without being legally married, which is becoming increasingly common in urban areas of India.

What is the term used for a marriage where the bride and groom are from different countries?

  1. Inter-caste Marriage

  2. Inter-faith Marriage

  3. International Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

International Marriage refers to a marriage between two people from different countries, which may involve legal and cultural challenges related to citizenship, immigration, and recognition of the marriage.

Which type of marriage is characterized by the exchange of gifts and blessings between the bride's and groom's families?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Dowry Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arranged Marriage involves the exchange of gifts and blessings between the bride's and groom's families, often arranged by elders or matchmakers.

What is the term used for a marriage where the bride and groom are from different regions or states within India?

  1. Inter-caste Marriage

  2. Inter-faith Marriage

  3. Inter-state Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inter-state Marriage refers to a marriage between two people from different regions or states within India, which may involve cultural and linguistic differences.

Which type of marriage is characterized by the bride and groom living separately after marriage?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Live-in Relationship

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Live-in Relationship involves the bride and groom living separately after marriage, which is becoming increasingly common in urban areas of India.

What is the term used for a marriage where the bride and groom are from different economic or social backgrounds?

  1. Inter-caste Marriage

  2. Inter-faith Marriage

  3. Inter-class Marriage

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inter-class Marriage refers to a marriage between two people from different economic or social backgrounds, which may challenge traditional class hierarchies.

Which type of marriage is characterized by the bride and groom sharing household responsibilities equally?

  1. Arranged Marriage

  2. Love Marriage

  3. Live-in Relationship

  4. Registered Marriage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Love Marriage is often associated with a more egalitarian distribution of household responsibilities between the bride and groom.

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