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In vedic society women could choose their husbands in a ceremony called __________.

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Kalyana

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Swayamvara

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Maha Mritunjaya Yagna

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Agnihotra

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The correct option is B Swayamvara
Swayamvara, in ancient India, was a practice of choosing a life partner, among a list of suitors by a girl of marriageable age. When the girl identifies the husband of her choice, she garlands him and a marriage ceremony is held immediately.

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