Question

when the gupta dynasty developed hindu laws, more restrictions were imposed on women. which two statements best show the gender inequality of that time?

women did not have free choice about whom to marry

women were not allowed to own land

women of a lower caste were forced to take on the same occupation as their parents

women could only work in the fields and do weaving work

women were restricted from having a formal education.

Explanation:

• "Women did not have free choice about whom to marry" shows gender inequality as it restricts women's autonomy in a significant life - decision.
• "Women were not allowed to own land" is a clear indication of gender - based property rights inequality.
• "Women of a lower caste were forced to take on the same occupation as their parents" is more about caste - based occupation restrictions rather than solely gender inequality.
• "Women could only work in the fields and do weaving work" is a form of gender - based occupational restriction but is not as fundamental as the first two in terms of showing overall gender inequality (land ownership and marriage choice are more basic rights).
• "Women were restricted from having a formal education" is also a form of gender inequality, but compared to marriage choice and land - ownership (which are more directly related to basic rights and status), the first two are more prominent in the context of the Gupta dynasty's laws which likely affected women's social and economic standing more comprehensively.

Answer:

Women did not have free choice about whom to marry, Women were not allowed to own land.