Multiple choice Dowry prohibition Act of 1961 prohibit giving of dowry either directly or indirectly by a patty to marriage taking of dowry either directly or indirectly by a party to marriage both giving and taking of dowry either directly or indirectly by a patty to marriage none of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The preamble of the Dowry prohibition Act of 1961, states 'An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry'.