Dalit groups often may reject the way of life of the upper castes. What is this process called?

De-Sanskritisation

The correct answer is option 1: De-Sanskritisation

De-Sanskritisation refers to the process where Dalit or lower caste groups reject the customs, rituals, and lifestyle associated with the upper castes, often as a form of resistance and to assert their own identity and dignity. This is the opposite of Sanskritisation, where lower castes adopt upper caste practices to climb the social ladder. So, when Dalit groups consciously move away from upper caste norms and assert their distinct identity, the process is called De-Sanskritisation.