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प्रश्न
Savitri belonged to an upper caste and married Hari who was from a lower caste.
Identity the rule of marriage in this situation.
पर्याय
Sororate
Parallel cousin marriage
Hypogamy
Hypergamy
उत्तर
Hypogamy
Explanation:
Hypogamy is the practice of marrying someone with lower social or caste position. Savitri, from an upper caste, married Hari, from a lower caste, signifying a marriage between people of lesser social standing.
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