30 Questions
What is the primary reason mentioned in the text for the student's interest in studying Sanskrit?
To challenge social norms related to gender and caste
What are the varied reactions mentioned in the text that the student encounters during her studies?
Surprise to hostility, guarded acceptance to brutal rejection
What expression regarding caste is recalled by the student in the text?
'What comes by birth, but can't be cast off by dying - that is caste.'
What does Sanskritisation as a concept aim to achieve?
Exaggerated social mobility for lower castes
How is 'Sanskritisation' described in the text?
A process linked to improving social status through adopting customs of higher-placed groups
What critique is mentioned in the text about Sanskritisation?
It exaggerates social mobility without bringing about structural change
What is the primary process described in the text?
Adoption of high caste customs by lower castes
Which of the following statements about sanskritisation is true?
It primarily occurs within the Hindu tradition.
What is the term used to describe the influence of non-Sanskritic castes on a region's culture?
De-Sanskritisation
What aspects of culture are influenced by sanskritisation, according to the text?
Both a) and b)
Which of the following best describes the concept of sanskritisation?
A process of cultural assimilation by lower castes
Based on the text, which of the following statements is true about the impact of sanskritisation?
Its influence varies based on the dominance of Sanskritised castes in a region.
According to the passage, what was the distinct aspect of India's modernization process compared to the West?
It occurred within the colonial context, unlike the West where it was an indigenous process.
According to the passage, what did the term "modernization" initially refer to?
Improvements in technology and production processes.
What did Jotiba Phule criticize in his letter to the Conference of Marathi Authors, according to the passage?
The hypocrisy of the upper castes who claimed to be modernists but reverted to their traditional ways.
According to the passage, what was the initial purpose of the various organizations and conferences founded by the upper castes?
To serve as the voice of their people and make English the official state language.
According to the passage, what was the broader interpretation of the term "modernization" that emerged over time?
It referred to the path of development taken by Western societies, which other societies were expected to follow.
According to the passage, what was the relationship between modernization and secularization in India?
Modernization and secularization were linked and part of a set of modern ideas.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modernity?
Emphasizing the truths of emotions, the sacred, and the non-rational over those of utility, calculation, and science
According to the passage, what does modernity imply regarding an individual's identity?
Identity is chosen and achieved through personal efforts and achievements
Which of the following statements best represents the idea of modernity regarding work and employment?
Work is separated from family, residence, and community in bureaucratic organizations
According to the passage, what does modernity imply about the attitude towards the material and human environment?
A mastery-oriented attitude towards the environment
Which of the following statements best represents the idea of modernity regarding the influence on an individual's behavior and thoughts?
An individual's behavior and thoughts are solely influenced by universal contexts and commitments
Based on the text, which of the following statements is true regarding the role of caste or community in modernity?
Caste or community is rarely mentioned in matrimonial columns and websites
What is the central theme of the text?
The generational differences and cultural changes within a family
What does the author mean when they say they have 'nothing in common' with their children?
All of the above
What is the significance of the author's mention of Rabindranath Tagore's words: 'This is your time; for now is the beginning of my end'?
Both a and b
What is the significance of the author's description of their daughter Kingkini's clothing choices?
Both a and b
What is the significance of the author's mention of their son Kallol's hairstyle?
Both a and c
What is the significance of the author's contrast between their own preference for Meera-Bhajan and their children's preference for pop music by Whitney Houston?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on concepts like sanskritisation and cultural hybridity. Explore the mix of traditional and modern practices in South Indian Brahmin society as described by A.K.Ramanujan.
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