The marriage of two persons on the understanding that as long as three are no children the marriage may be dissolved by mutual consent is called?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

Companionate marriage is defined as a union where two people agree that the marriage can be ended by mutual consent, specifically on the condition that no children have been born.
The primary purpose of this type of marriage is companionship and emotional support, rather than the traditional goals of raising a family or financial security.
Once children are involved, the understanding of easy dissolution no longer applies, and the marriage is expected to become more permanent.

Option B: Exogamy is a social rule about whom one can marry, not about the conditions for dissolving a marriage. It dictates that a person must marry outside their own social group, clan, or family.
Option C: Experimental marriage, or cohabitation, is a trial period of living together to test compatibility before getting legally married. It is not a form of marriage itself with conditions for dissolution.
Option D: Monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse at a time. It describes the number of partners in a marriage, not the terms for its dissolution.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sociological Types of Marriage as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding different family structures and marriage types is crucial for nurses to provide culturally competent care. A patient's marital status and family dynamics can influence health decisions, support systems, and end-of-life care.
A nurse encountering a couple in a companionate marriage might need to be sensitive to the unique dynamics of their relationship, especially when discussing long-term health planning or family-related stress.
What if? If a patient identifies their relationship as an 'experimental marriage' (cohabitation), the nurse must be aware of legal differences regarding next-of-kin and medical decision-making compared to a legally recognized marriage.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to identify the key defining features of the marriage type being described: 1) dissolvable by mutual consent and 2) conditional on having no children.
Next, analyze each option based on your knowledge of sociological terms.
Evaluate 'Companionate marriage'. Recall or deduce that its definition centers on companionship and has specific conditions for dissolution.
Evaluate 'Exogamy'. Recognize this term relates to marrying outside a social group.
Evaluate 'Experimental marriage'. Recognize this refers to a trial period before marriage (cohabitation).
Evaluate 'Monogamy'. Recognize this refers to the number of spouses (one).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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