Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Cultural Change

Question:

Who coined the term 'westernisation'?

Options:

Ravi Varma

M.N. Srinivas

Tiplut Nongbri

B.R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer:

M.N. Srinivas

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: M.N. Srinivas

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”.

Note: It is not specifically mentioned in the textbook that M.N Sriniwas coined the term "Westernisation".