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In India, tradition does not necessarily retard the process of modernization. Who calls this phenomenon as ‘Modernity of tradition’ ?

The correct answer is
Lloyd I. Rudolph

The question asks to identify the scholar who coined the term ‘Modernity of tradition’ concerning the process of modernization in India.

Modernization & Tradition in India

In India, modernization does not always mean discarding traditions. Sometimes, traditional customs and practices adapt to or coexist with modern developments. This complex interplay is a significant aspect of Indian social change.

Coined by Lloyd I. Rudolph

The specific phenomenon where tradition does not necessarily hinder modernization, but can coexist or integrate with it, was termed ‘Modernity of tradition’ by scholars Lloyd I. Rudolph and Susanne Hoeber Rudolph.

Therefore, Lloyd I. Rudolph is credited with identifying and naming this concept.

  • Scholar: Lloyd I. Rudolph
  • Concept: Modernity of tradition
  • Context: Indian modernization
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