Which of the following statements about features of Sanskritization is /are correct? 1. It refers to a process whereby members of a caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the rituals, domestic and social practices of a caste of higher status. 2. The practices which were usually chosen for emulation were adopting vegetarianism, wearing of sacred thread, specific prayers, religious ceremonies and so on. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

Sanskritization, a concept introduced by M.N. Srinivas, describes a process of social mobility where lower castes attempt to raise their status by adopting the customs and rituals of higher castes, particularly the 'twice-born' or Brahmins [1]. Statement 1 is correct as it accurately defines this emulation of domestic and social practices to achieve upward mobility within the caste hierarchy. Statement 2 is also correct because the core of this process involves adopting specific high-caste lifestyle traits. These include dietary changes like vegetarianism and teetotalism, as well as ritualistic practices such as wearing the sacred thread (upanayana), performing specific religious ceremonies, and adopting Sanskritic prayers [1]. While initially termed 'Brahmanization', the term 'Sanskritization' was preferred to encompass the broader adoption of Sanskritic culture beyond just Brahmin-specific rites.

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1. [1] https://docs.uoc.ac.in/website/SDE/ex5064.pdf