Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of the following most closely describes how ráma came to marry sitá?
a. he strung a bow that no other man could and won sitás hand.
b. he gave her a large ring with a gem on it and she accepted his offer.
c. he rescued her from kidnappers who were trying to use her for ransom.
d. he ruined her reputation by kissing her and so he was forced to marry her.

Explanation:

In the Ramayana, Sita's swayamvara (a ceremony where a princess chooses her husband) was held. The condition was to string and lift Shiva's bow. Rama succeeded in doing so, thus winning Sita's hand in marriage. Option B is not in line with the traditional story. Option C - while Rama later rescues Sita from Ravana (not kidnappers for ransom as described here), that's after their marriage. Option D is a false and un - traditional account.

Answer:

A. He strung a bow that no other man could and won Sitá’s hand.