Solution of Chapter 9. Globalisation (Contemporary World Politics Book)

Exercises

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 India and how is India, in turn, impacting on globalisation?