Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Cultural Change

Question:
Who coined the term Sanskritization?
Options:
M.N Rajkumar
M.S Ghurye.
M.N Venkitachalapathi
M.N Sreenivas
Correct Answer:
M.N Sreenivas
Explanation:
The term Sanskritisation was coined by M.N. Srinivas. It may be briefly defined as the process by which a ‘low’ caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, ritual, beliefs, ideology and style of life of a high and, in particular, a ‘twice-born (dwija) caste’.