Globalisation


1. Which of the statements are TRUE about globalisation?

a. Globalisation is purely an economic phenomenon.

b. Globalisation began in 1991.

c. Globalisation is the same thing as westernisation.

d. Globalisation is a multi-dimensional phenomenon.


2. Which of the statements are TRUE about the impact of globalisation?

a. Globalisation has been uneven in its impact on states and

societies.

b. Globalisation has had a uniform impact on all states and

societies.

c. The impact of globalisation has been confined to the political

sphere.

d. Globalisation inevitably results in cultural homogeneity.


3. Which of the statements are TRUE about the causes of globalisation?

a. Technology is an important cause of globalisation.

b. Globalisation is caused by a particular community of people.

c. Globalisation originated in the US.

d. Economic interdependence alone causes globalisation.


4. Which of the statements are TRUE about globalisation?

a. Globalisation is only about movement of commodities

b. Globalisation does not involve a conflict of values.

c. Services are an insignificant part of globalisation.

d. Globalisation is about worldwide interconnectedness.


5. Which of the statements are FALSE about globalisation?

a. Advocates of globalisation argue that it will result in greater

economic growth.

b. Critics of globalisation argue that it will result in greater economic

disparity.

c. Advocates of globalisation argue that it will result in cultural

homogenisation.

d. Critics of globalisation argue that it will result in cultural

homogenisation.


6. What is worldwide interconnectedness? What are its components?


7. How has technology contributed to globalisation?


8. Critically evaluate the impact of the changing role of the state in

the developing countries in the light of globalisation.


9. What are the economic implications of globalisation? How has

globalisation impacted on India with regard to this particular

dimension?


10. Do you agree with the argument that globalisation leads to cultural

heterogeneity?


11. How has globalisation impacted on India and how is India in turn

impacting on globalisation?


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