Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I		List-II
(A)	Adhyagni	(II)	Given to women before the nuptial fire at the time of marriage
(B)	Pritidatta	(I)	Given to bride out of affection by in-laws when she touches feet
(C)	Anvadheya	(IV)	Gift obtained after marriage from husband's family and family of father's kinsmen
(D)	Adhyavahanika	(III)	Women obtains when taken from father's house to groom's house

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• C. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Hint:

Remember that Adhyagni is associated with the nuptial fire ceremony and post-marriage gifts, while Pritidatta involves a gift given by in-laws to the bride after she touches their feet. Anvadheya pertains to items taken from the father's home before marriage, and Adhyavahanika refers to gifts received after marriage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Concept
Understanding the significance of various gifts and ceremonies performed during a traditional Hindu marriage.

Step 2: Meaning
Adhyagni refers to the nuptial fire ceremony. Pritidatta is a gift given by in-laws to the bride when she touches their feet as a sign of respect. Anvadheya involves a woman receiving something from her father's house before moving to her husband's home. Adhyavahanika pertains to gifts received after marriage, particularly from the husband's family and his father's relatives.

Step 3: Analysis
Adhyagni (A): This ceremony occurs during the wedding when the couple walks around the sacred fire seven times. The correct match is with option IV as it involves receiving gifts post-marriage. Pritidatta (B): This term describes a gift given to the bride by her in-laws after she has touched their feet, symbolizing respect and acceptance into the family. It matches with option I. Anvadheya (C): This refers to gifts or items that a woman takes from her father's home when moving to her husband’s house. Therefore, it aligns with option III. Adhyavahanika (D): These are gifts received by the bride after marriage, often from her in-laws and other family members. It correctly corresponds to option IV, which was already matched with Adhyagni. Thus, the correct matching is A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-IV.

Step 4: Conclusion
The given answer key matches each term in List I with its corresponding description in List II accurately based on traditional Hindu marriage customs and rituals. Final Answer: (D)