Who writes often the motive force behind sanskritisation is not of cultural imitation per se but an ...........

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Who writes, often the motive force behind sanskritisation is not of cultural imitation per se but an expression of challenge and revolt against the socioeconomic deprivations.

H. Risley

Mazumdar

Y. Singh

Harold Gould

Explanation:

- The statement suggests that Sanskritisation isn't just about cultural imitation. It is also a form of protest or challenge against social and economic inequalities.

- Option 1: H. Risley was a colonial administrator and anthropologist who classified Indian castes, but did not focus on motives behind Sanskritisation.

- Option 2: D.N. Majumdar (Mazumdar) was an Indian sociologist but is not specifically noted for this interpretation of Sanskritisation.

- Option 3: Yogendra Singh wrote about social change in India, and discussed factors behind Sanskritisation, including its role as a response to deprivation and protest.

- Option 4: Harold Gould studied Indian society, particularly caste and mobility, but this particular statement about Sanskritisation's motive is more attributed to Y. Singh.

Correct Answer: Option 3 - Y. Singh