What do you mean by marriage? Why did ancient people start the marriage ritual? Are marriage rituals performed in same ways in different parts of the world? What are two pre-wedding ceremonies in India? What do bride and groom do on the weeding day?

Here are the answers to the questions based on the provided text: 2. Answer the following questions: a. Marriage is a legally recognized relationship between two people, which is also recognized through social norms and rituals. The married partners are called spouses. b. Ancient people started the marriage ritual because they needed to secure a safe environment in which they could have offspring and pass their property onto them. c. No, marriage rituals are not performed in the same ways in different parts of the world. The text states, "Marriage rituals are performed in different ways in different parts of the world." d. Two pre-wedding ceremonies mentioned in India are the engagement ceremony and the groom and bride exchange rings. The Mehendi ceremony is also a pre-wedding ceremony. e. On the wedding day, the groom and bride put flower garlands around each other's necks. This symbolizes the bride's acceptance of her husband. 3. Complete the following sentences with appropriate words from the above text. a. Most of the students think that there is the same experience in college as in high school. b. College education is more expensive than high school. c. There is more freedom in college. d. School students have not to pay for living expenses (as they live at home with parents). e. College students have to pay for tuition, residence or rental costs, and learning materials such as textbooks for their course.