Globalization has led to the flow of ideas across
A. National boundaries
B. State
C. Political parties
D. Different planets
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Which statement is not true about people involved in anti-Globalisation movements?
A. They too make use of global networks to connect with people
B. They are not opposed to Globalisation
C. They are opposed to the imperialist nature of Globalisation
D. They do not want cultural exchanges to take place
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Even in the global world, the states continue to discharge its essential functions which are-
1. To maintain law and order
2. To maintain national security
3. To increase the military capacity
4. To be economically powerful
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Which of the following factors has not facilitated globalisation?
A. Technology
B. Liberlisation of trade
C. WTO
D. Nationalisation of banks
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According to the rightist view in India, globalisation tends to
A. Benefits the weaker section of the society
B. Divides the State into rich and poor
C. Weakens the State
D. Reduces political party competition
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Where was the first WSF meeting held?
A. Porto Alegre, Brazil
B. Mumbai, India
C. Colombo, Sri Lanka
D. Havana, Cuba
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Which statement about Globalisation is not true
A. It is multidimensional in nature
B. It has both negative and positive connotations
C. Globalisation is about flow of goods and services
D. Globalisation is caused by just one factor - technology
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Which factors has globalization been facilitated by?
A. Rapid improvements in technology
B. Liberalisation of trade and investment policies
C. Pressures from international organisations
D. All of the above
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What are the arguments of the 'left' critiques of Globalisation?
1. Globalisation makes the richer rich and the poor poorer
2. The State becomes weak and cannot support the poor
3. There is lack of self-reliance
4. People will lose their own traditions
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 4
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What are the arguments of the 'right' critiques of Globalisation?
1. There will be cultural homogenization and indigenous traditions will be lost
2. There will be no self-reliance in the economy
3. The rich will get richer
4. The state would not be a welfare state anymore
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 4
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Cargill Foods, a very large . . . . . . . . MNC, is the largest producer of edible oil in India, with a capacity to make 5 million pouches daily.
A. Dutch
B. French
C. British
D. American
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The process of cultural homogenisation can also make cultures distinct and more different. This is called . . . . . . . .
A. Cultural heterogenisation
B. Cultural differences
C. Multiculturalism
D. Cultural variant
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Which of these statement is not given by a supporter of economic globalisation?
A. Economic globalisation is inevitable
B. Re-regulation of economic policies will lead to welfare of larger sections of the society
C. Trade among countries will make each country what it does best
D. Economic globalisation will lead to greater safety net
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The seventh WSF meeting was held in:
A. Delhi, January 2007
B. Nairobi, January 2007
C. Islamabad, January 2007
D. New York, January 2007
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In India, protest against Globalisation has taken place through?
A. Trade unions
B. Political parties
C. Indian Social Forums
D. All of the above
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Which one of the following has benefited least because of globalisation in India?
A. Agriculture Sector
B. Industrial Sector
C. Service Sector
D. Secondary Sector
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Globalisation, by connecting countries, shall result in . . . . . . . .
A. Lesser competition among producers
B. Greater competition among producers
C. No change in competition among producers
D. None of the above
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Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government is known as
A. Globalisation
B. Privatisation
C. Nationalism
D. Liberalisation
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Globalisation so far has been more in favour of:
A. Developed countries
B. Developing countries
C. Poor countries
D. None of the above
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What is the full form of the WTO?
A. World Trade Organization
B. World Tariff Organization
C. World Trading Organization
D. Whole Trade Organization
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