Globalisation Class 12 MCQs Questions with Answers
Question 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 multidimensional phenomenon
Answer
Answer: (d) Globalisation is a multidimensional phenomenon
Question 2.
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
Answer
Answer: (a) Technology is an important cause of globalisation.
Question 3.
Globalization has led to the flow of ideas across
(a) National boundaries
(b) State
(c) Political parties
(d) Different planets
Answer
Answer: (a) National boundaries
Question 4.
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
Answer
Answer: (c) Weakens the State
Question 5.
This type of globalisation refers to global markets and the flow of capital, technology & goods is
(a) Political globalisation
(b) Cultural globalisation
(c) Economic globalisation
(d) Opposing globalisation
Answer
Answer: (c) Economic globalisation
Question 6.
In 1986-87, the overall fiscal deficit of India touched an all-time high of
(a) 5% of GDP
(b) 7% of GDP
(c) 9% of GDP
(d) 10% of GDP
Answer
Answer: (c) 9% of GDP
Question 7.
During the colonial period, India became an
(a) importer of primary goods and raw materials
(b) exporter of finished goods and also raw materials
(c) exporter of primary goods and importer of raw materials
(d) exporter of primary goods and raw materials
Answer
Answer: (d) exporter of primary goods and raw materials
Question 8.
With the globalisation of markets, the tastes and preferences of consumers worldwide are
(a) Becoming similar to the tastes and preferences of American consumers
(b) Being encouraged by multinational organizations to become increasingly similar
(c) So different that they can be ignored by international organizations
(d) Converging upon a global norm
Answer
Answer: (d) Converging upon a global norm
Question 9.
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
Answer
Answer: (a) Globalisation has been uneven in its impact on states and societies
Question 10.
Which of the following is available in India due to globalisation?
(a) Foreign TV channels
(b) Coca Cola and Pepsi
(c) Sansui brand of electronics
(d) All of the above
Answer
Answer: (d) All of the above
Question 11.
India implemented the New Economic Policy in the year
(a) 1980
(b) 1981
(c) 1990
(d) 1991
Answer
Answer: (d) 1991
Question 12.
Liberalisation means:
(a) integration among economies
(b) reduced government controls and restrictions
(c) the policy of planned disinvestments
(d) competitive market
Answer
Answer: (b) reduced government controls and restrictions
