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Sanskritisation refers to the process of ______________ |
A Brahmin person adopting to the beliefs and rituals of another Brahmin. Lower caste member adopting the ritualistic and social practices of the higher caste Higher caste member adopting the rituals and social practices of the lower caste Sudra adopting the ritualistic and social practices of another sudra |
Lower caste member adopting the ritualistic and social practices of the higher caste |
The correct answer is Option 2: Lower caste member adopting the ritualistic and social practices of the higher caste. NCERT: ‘Sanskritisation’ refers to a process whereby members of a (usually middle or lower) caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual, domestic and social practices of a caste (or castes) of higher status. |
