Sannyasin and the King Story

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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?

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?

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?

By observing and hearing about the princes presented to her Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the criers accompanying the princes who were seeking to marry the princess?

To enumerate their advantages and reasons why they hoped to be chosen Signup and view all the answers

In what manner were the princesses presented with potential suitors during the husband selection ceremony?

By parading around on a throne while observing them Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a duty of a man towards his wife?

Maintaining her like his own mother Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a man who thinks of another woman besides his wife?

He goes to dark hell Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial duty of a householder towards his wife?

Pleasing her with money, clothes, and love Signup and view all the answers

What are the duties emphasized towards children in the text?

Rearing them with love and educating them with care Signup and view all the answers

How should a son be treated by his father when he reaches twenty years of age?

As his equal Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by a father when his daughter marries according to the text?

Giving her jewels and wealth Signup and view all the answers

What action did the princess take if she was not pleased with a suitor?

She moved on and no more notice was taken of the rejected suitor Signup and view all the answers

What was the criteria for becoming the husband of the princess?

Throwing the garland off when it was thrown over oneself Signup and view all the answers

What disappointed the attendees during the meeting with the princess?

The princess's lack of interest in any suitor Signup and view all the answers

Why did the princess's selection process lead to multiple meetings without finding a husband?

The suitors were not suitable for her criteria Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the garland of flowers in the ceremony described?

It indicated approval by the princess for marriage Signup and view all the answers

Why did the handsome Sannyasin throw off the garland that was thrown over him by the princess?

He found the tradition nonsensical as he was a Sannyasin Signup and view all the answers