ANSWER – B
Roovary, Dhamu or Mazomi are the terms used for middleman or match maker in a marriage.
Betrothal system observed in upper classes is called ‘Barni’. In middle and low class it is known as ‘Sagai or Sotha’.
In Chamba region, Sagai is called ‘Bandha Dena’ and in remote parts of Mandi it is called ‘Barina’.
ANSWER – D
When the girl runs away and marries or when the girl is kidnapped.
ANSWER – D
‘Jhanjhrara’ and ‘Gaddar’ or ‘Paraina‘ designate informal marriages. Jhanjhrara is not the orthodox Brahmnical marriage. It is in fact solemnized without the ‘Saptpadi’ and no religious ceremonies are performed.
JHINDPHOOK OR JARAR PHUKI (bush burning) is a peculiar form of marriage among the tribes of Kangra and Chamba. This marriage takes place without the approval of parents.
DAROSH, DAB DHAB, is a tribal system prevalent in Kinnaur.
ANSWER – A
In Shimla hills, widow remarriage is called Karewa.
In Kangra and Chamba regions, widow remarriage is called Jhanjhrara or Gudani and also Cholidori.
ANSWER – D
The ‘Reet’ system of divorce is applicable to Jhanjhrara and gaddar marriage.
Divorce law known as Dehri, Har or Hari among some tribals are held above all courts of law.
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