Who coined the term 'westernisation'?

M.N. Srinivas

The correct answer is Option (2) → M.N. Srinivas

M. N. Srinivas, an Indian sociologist, introduced the term "westernisation" in the context of Indian society to describe the process by which Indian society adopts Western culture, values, and practices. He used the term to analyze the impact of Western influences on traditional Indian society, particularly in terms of social change and modernization.

M.N. Srinivas defines westernisation as “the changes brought about in Indian society and culture as a result of over 150 years of British rule, the term subsuming changes occurring at different levels…technology, institutions, ideology and values”