Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

Sankritization refers to ______.

Options:

A process whereby members of lower caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual. domestic and social practices of a caste of higher status

Process of learning and acquiring of Sanskrit language

Process of becoming cultured

Process of giving up one's own culture by adopting a new culture

Correct Answer:

A process whereby members of lower caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual. domestic and social practices of a caste of higher status

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: A process whereby members of lower caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual. domestic and social practices of a caste of higher status

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.