Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Cultural Change

Question:

On what grounds can the claim be made that sanskritisation leads to adoption of upper caste rites and rituals?

A. It is inclusive of girls and women
B. Avoids bride price
C. Promotes dowry practices
D. Does not practice caste discrimination

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A and D only

B and C only

C and D only

D and B only

Correct Answer:

B and C only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → B and C only

Since sanskritisation results in the adoption of upper caste rites and rituals it leads to practices of secluding girls and women, adopting dowry practices instead of bride-price and practising caste discrimination against other groups, etc.