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Rakshasa type of marriage is<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”marriage by purchase” option2=”marriage by capture” option3=”marriage by giving dowry” option4=”marriage by seduction” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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Rakshasa type of marriage is marriage by capture.<\/section>\n
Ancient Hindu texts like the Manusmriti describe eight types of marriage. These are Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya (considered approved forms), and Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa, Paishacha (considered unapproved or inferior forms). Rakshasa marriage is defined as the forcible abduction of a maiden from her home after slaying or wounding her relatives.<\/section>\n
The eight types of marriage represent different ways alliances were formed, reflecting varying social customs and degrees of acceptability based on consent, intent, and method.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rakshasa type of marriage is [amp_mcq option1=”marriage by purchase” option2=”marriage by capture” option3=”marriage by giving dowry” option4=”marriage by seduction” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2016 Download PDFAttempt Online Rakshasa type of marriage is marriage by capture. Ancient Hindu texts like the Manusmriti describe eight types of marriage. These are Brahma, … <\/p>\n

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