Consider the following statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1: 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. Statement 2: Sanskritisation was brought by the colonial rule.

Only Statement 1 is correct Only Statement 2 is correct Both the statements are correct. Both the statements are incorrect.

Only Statement 1 is correct

Sanskritisation pre-dates the coming of colonial rule