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 :

Options

A. a.1 only
B. b.2 only
C. c.Both 1 and 2
D. d.Neither 1 nor 2