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Choose the correct statements about women of the Hindu Society from the following.
(i) Female infanticide was common.
(ii) The Purdah system was not practised while venturing out.
(iii) Polygamy was also followed.
(iv) The practice of Sati was common.

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Options (i) and (ii)
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Options (i) and (iii)
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Options (i), (ii), and (iii)
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Options (i), (iii) and (iv)
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Solution

The correct option is D Options (i), (iii) and (iv)
The position of the women in society was not great. Female infanticide and marrying off girls at a young age was common. Polygamy was also followed in the Hindu society. The practice of Sati was common.
A proper place for women was considered in their in-laws’ house. Women's education was not important. The Purdah system was practised while venturing out.

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