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What was the traditional way for princesses in India to choose their husbands?
What was the traditional way for princesses in India to choose their husbands?
- By selecting the most handsome man in the kingdom
- Through a selection process carried out by their fathers
- By choosing from among the princes assembled before her (correct)
- Through a written application process
Why did the princesses in India have different preferences when choosing a husband?
Why did the princesses in India have different preferences when choosing a husband?
- Due to personal ideas and desires (correct)
- To challenge social norms
- Following the advice of their mothers
- Based on astrological predictions
What event was taking place in the capital of the kingdom that the king and Sannyasin visited?
What event was taking place in the capital of the kingdom that the king and Sannyasin visited?
- A ceremony for selecting a husband for the princess (correct)
- A military parade
- A royal wedding
- A religious festival
How did the princess in the story select her future husband?
How did the princess in the story select her future husband?
What was the purpose of the criers accompanying the princes who were seeking to marry the princess?
What was the purpose of the criers accompanying the princes who were seeking to marry the princess?
In what manner were the princesses presented with potential suitors during the husband selection ceremony?
In what manner were the princesses presented with potential suitors during the husband selection ceremony?
What is emphasized as a duty of a man towards his wife?
What is emphasized as a duty of a man towards his wife?
What happens to a man who thinks of another woman besides his wife?
What happens to a man who thinks of another woman besides his wife?
What is a crucial duty of a householder towards his wife?
What is a crucial duty of a householder towards his wife?
What are the duties emphasized towards children in the text?
What are the duties emphasized towards children in the text?
How should a son be treated by his father when he reaches twenty years of age?
How should a son be treated by his father when he reaches twenty years of age?
What should be done by a father when his daughter marries according to the text?
What should be done by a father when his daughter marries according to the text?
What action did the princess take if she was not pleased with a suitor?
What action did the princess take if she was not pleased with a suitor?
What was the criteria for becoming the husband of the princess?
What was the criteria for becoming the husband of the princess?
What disappointed the attendees during the meeting with the princess?
What disappointed the attendees during the meeting with the princess?
Why did the princess's selection process lead to multiple meetings without finding a husband?
Why did the princess's selection process lead to multiple meetings without finding a husband?
What was the role of the garland of flowers in the ceremony described?
What was the role of the garland of flowers in the ceremony described?
Why did the handsome Sannyasin throw off the garland that was thrown over him by the princess?
Why did the handsome Sannyasin throw off the garland that was thrown over him by the princess?
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