Question : Sanskritisation as a social process in India often results in:
Option 1: The weakening of the caste system
Option 2: The reinforcement of caste hierarchies
Option 3: The promotion of gender equality
Option 4: The decline of religious practices
Correct Answer: The reinforcement of caste hierarchies
Solution : Sanskritisation as a social process in India often results in the reinforcement of caste hierarchies, as lower castes adopt the practices of higher castes to improve their social status.




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