Question

The term Sanskritisation was coined by

• A. M. N. Srinivas
• B. Ramachandra Guha
• C. Sharmila Rege
• D. Amartya Sen

Hint:

M. N. Srinivas is also famous for concepts like:
• Sanskritisation
• Westernisation
• Dominant Caste

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Sanskritisation is an important sociological concept related to social mobility in Indian society.
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Step 1:
Sanskritisation refers to the process by which lower castes adopt customs, traditions, rituals, and lifestyles of upper castes to improve their social status.
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Step 2:
This term was introduced by Indian sociologist M. N. Srinivas.
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Step 3:

• Ramachandra Guha is a historian.
• Sharmila Rege is known for caste and gender studies.
• Amartya Sen is an economist and Nobel laureate.
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Step 4:
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \text{M. N. Srinivas} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(1) M. N. Srinivas}} \]