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Understanding Indian Culture: Classical vs Anthropological Perspective

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How has the influence of religion on everyday life changed over the past century according to the text?

It has maintained a consistent level of influence
It has drastically decreased (correct)
It has significantly increased
It has only increased in cities

What is a noticeable trend in religious beliefs in the USA based on the 1981 survey mentioned?

Growing production of devotional literature
Increased number of pilgrimages
Decline in religious influence in daily practices (correct)
A sharp rise in atheism

What is a significant change in social practices related to religion mentioned in the text?

Increased number of church marriages
Expansion of religious values in social institutions
Decrease in baptism ceremonies
Legalization of divorce and abortion (correct)

What is one way modern education differs from religious values?

Education is based on secular and scientific knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of marriages, what change has been observed in France from a century ago to 1990?

Decrease in the percentage of church marriages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does religion play in major social institutions according to the text?

It has a minor role compared to earlier times (C) Signup and view all the answers

How have public attitudes towards divorce and abortion changed based on the text?

They are increasingly accepted and destigmatized (A) Signup and view all the answers

'The shrinking influence of religion in everyday life' implies what about religion?

'The decreasing impact of religion on daily routines' (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Modern education based on secular and scientific knowledge' suggests that education is:

'Informed by secular and scientific knowledge' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Pilgrimages and devotional literature have grown phenomenally over the past century' implies what about these practices?

'They have significantly increased in popularity' (D) Signup and view all the answers

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