Assertion (A) Globalisation has opened up Opportunities like open markets, free flow of goods, services and people as well as has posed threats like jobless economic growth, and cultural erosion and environmental degradation. Reason (R) There has been an uneven competition between the develped and developing countries resulting in issues like dumping, privatisation of primary services like health and education, thereby remaining beyond the reach of millions of poor and unemployed.

Answer: Option D