There are two levels of meanings which are implicit in Sanskritization. These are:
Historical specific and contextual specific
The correct answer is:
✅ Option 3: Historical specific and contextual specific
Explanation:
According to M. N. Srinivas, the concept of Sanskritization has two implicit levels of meaning:
Historical-specific – referring to long-term historical processes of cultural change.
Contextual-specific – referring to changes occurring in a particular social or local context.
Hence, Option 3 is correct.
Important Questions from Indian Sociologists - Teaching
Who wrote the book, 'Caste and Race in India'?
In his famous work on the changing stratification of a Tanjore village, Andre Beteille observed the changes in-
Who has suggested six dimensions of communalism: assimilationist, welfarist, retreatist, retaliatory, separatist, and secessionist:
The structural features of caste system are:
A. Openness
B. Segmental division
C. Hierarchy
D. Non-hereditary occupations
E. Pollution and Purity
Choose thecorrectanswer from the options given below:
The academic journal published by Indian Sociological Society:
A. Man in India
B. Sociological Bulletin
C. Contributions to Indian Sociology
D. International Sociology
E. Annals of Indian Sociology
Choose thecorrectanswer from the options given below:
