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.
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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Sanskritisation pre-dates the coming of colonial rule