Logical Reasoning Question 29
Question; Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
Dowry is wealth and goods gifted to the bride by her family at the time of marriage. It was thought of as economic support for the newly-wed couple. It is the property of the bride and the groom has management rights over it. The system dates back to the ancient Near East and ancient India, not the ancient Greek-city states, around 1000 to 500 BC. Dowry was required under Roman law, as it was believed to ensure the bride’s financial security. The expansions of the Roman law due to the establishments of empires caused this system to be implemented in a large part of the world. The dowry system was also practiced in the countries of the modern western world, but modernization with liberalized and democratic educational systems allowed curtail of the system. India is the best example of this notorious practice and also the successful curtailer in the world by its revolutionized educational and political ambitions. What is the strong argument against the dowry system in India?
Options:
A) India had a strong dowry system compared to Roman and Greek
B) Being affected by dowry system, India has learned lessons
C) India has seen greater positive developments in socio-politics
D) India did not have liberal and democratic education during Roman times
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Answer:
Correct Answer; C
Solution:
India had a liberal and democratic education system since ancient times. However, only in the last hundred years, particularly after independence, did the liberal and revolutionized socio-political aspirations translate into practicality. Thus, India has seen a decline in practices such as dowry.
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