In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the ldquo Voluntary union of a maiden and her ...........

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In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover“?

Eighth form

Fifth form

Seventh form

Sixth form

Explanation:

According to Hinduism there are eight different types of marriages. Not all have religious sanction.
The eight types are:

1. Brahma marriage,2. Daiva marriage , 3. Arsha marriage ,4. Prajapatya marriage,5. Gandharva marriage,6. Asura marriage, 7. Rakshasa marriage ,8. Paishacha marriage. Among all these the form of marriage in question is fifth form which is also called Gandharva marriage.