What Makes Possible an Indian Cosmopolitanism That, According to Arjun

question 50

Multiple Choice

What makes possible an Indian cosmopolitanism that, according to Arjun Appadurai, has been effective in preventing religious strife in India in the past?

• A) An indigenized and domesticated Indian secularism.
• B) The power of traditional Hindu beliefs in Mumbai (Bombay).
• C) The legacy of British cultural imperialism.
• D) Long years of cooperation between Hindus and Muslims in the business sector of Mumbai (Bombay).

---

Definitions:

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with social bonding, childbirth, and lactation.

Cortisol

A hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress, which can increase blood sugar and suppress the immune system.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as epinephrine, released by the adrenal glands, that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism in response to stress.

Endorphins

Chemicals produced by the body to relieve stress and pain, acting similarly to painkillers.