India's arranged marriages: why divorce rates remain low

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In India, 93% of marriages are arranged, with many couples meeting for the first time at their wedding. This tradition stems from the belief that marriage is between families, not just individuals, and is influenced by the caste system, though legally prohibited. Despite arranged marriages being common, India's divorce rate remains remarkably low at just 1%.


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