Family and Marriage

11. In Indian culture, it is common for married couples to live with:

a) Parents

b) Siblings

c) Extended family

d) All of the above

12. The ‘panigrahan’ ritual in an Indian wedding signifies:

a) Acceptance of marriage proposal

b) Exchange of garlands

c) Hand-holding ceremony

d) Lighting of the sacred fire

13. The ‘pheras’ ritual in an Indian wedding consists of:

a) Five rounds around the sacred fire

b) Seven rounds around the sacred fire

c) Three rounds around the sacred fire

d) Nine rounds around the sacred fire

14. Which of the following is not a traditional Indian wedding food item?

a) Biryani

b) Samosa

c) Falafel

d) Gulab jamun

15. In Indian culture, marriage is seen as a union between:

a) Two individuals

b) Two families

c) Two communities

d) Two castes