Q. Which one of the following can be classified as a “Pratiloma Marriage”?
Answer: A Brahmin girl marrying a Sudra boy
Notes: Pratiloma is one of marriage type followed by hindus. It is the marriage of a girl of higher caste with a boy of lower caste.It faced more resistance in the society. Shastrakara Manu was of the opinion that the progeny of the most hated pratiloma would become “chandalas” or “untouchables.”