Asked: U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002medium Level
ID: 69400b38128ec97c3fdfe080
QUESTION STATEMENT:

निम्नलिखित में से किसमें पुनर्विवाह वर्जित (Prohibits) है?

Which among of the following prohibits remarriage?

SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Jataka
जातक
B
Manusmiriti
मनुस्मृति
Correct
C
Yagyavalkya
याज्ञवल्क्य
D
Arthshastra
अर्थशास्त्र
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B (Manusmiriti)

मनुस्मृति के 38वें खंड में स्पष्ट उल्लेख है कि वह व्यक्ति, जिसकी पत्नी मर गई हो (विधुर-Widower) पुनर्विवाह कर सकता है, लेकिन विधवा (जिस स्त्री का पति मर गया हो अर्थात Widow) को पुनर्विवाह की अनुमति नहीं है।

It is mentioned in 38th part of Manusmriti that a widower could remarry but a widow had no right to seek remarriage.

Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Maurya Empire
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