More Questions from Verification of Truth

Verbal Reasoning — Law, custom, and frequency judgment: Widow marrying brother-in-law in India; man marrying the sister of his deceased wife. Interpret the statement with respect to diverse personal laws and community customs within India. Select the best frequency qualifier for the statement.

Verbal Reasoning Verification of Truth Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Always
  • B
    Never
  • C
    Often
  • D
    Sometimes
  • E
    None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Sometimes

Explanation

Concept/ApproachIndia has multiple personal laws and community customs. Certain relationships are permitted by custom in some communities but prohibited in others. Therefore, the scenario described neither holds universally nor is it universally forbidden.

ReasoningSome groups/customs permit a widow to marry her brother-in-law (levirate-type custom), while other communities do not.Similarly, a man marrying his deceased wife’s sister can be disallowed or allowed depending on personal law and community custom.

Final AnswerSometimes — it depends on the personal law and custom.

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