Sanskritisation as a process of change is related to which of the following factors.
A. People want to seclude themselves from others
B. Adopting dominant caste rituals
C. Pollution and purity is adopted by the group
D. Prestigious for a member to be part of the group E. Upward social mobility
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: B, C, E, D only
Sanskritisation is a social process in which a lower caste or tribal group seeks to improve its social status by imitating the rituals, practices, and lifestyle of the dominant or upper castes, particularly the Brahmins.
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B. Adopting dominant caste rituals – Correct. A key part of sanskritisation.
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C. Pollution and purity is adopted by the group – Correct. Concepts of ritual purity and avoidance of 'polluting' practices are central to sanskritisation.
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E. Upward social mobility – Correct. The main goal of sanskritisation is to achieve higher status.
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D. Prestigious for a member to be part of the group – Correct. Associating with higher caste practices brings prestige.
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A. People want to seclude themselves from others – Incorrect. Sanskritisation is about adopting from others, not secluding oneself.