Extra 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on the chapter Globalisation from Class 11 Political Science:
What is globalisation?
a) Political integration of countries
b) Economic, political, and cultural integration of the world
c) Military expansion across borders
d) Regional trade agreements only
Answer:
b) Economic, political, and cultural integration of the world
Which of the following is a key feature of globalisation?
a) Increased trade and investment
b) Restriction on foreign goods
c) Isolation of economies
d) Reduced cultural exchange
Answer:
a) Increased trade and investment
Which organization promotes free trade among countries?
a) WHO
b) WTO
c) IMF
d) UNESCO
Answer:
b) WTO
Which sector is most influenced by globalisation?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Service sector
d) None of the above
Answer:
c) Service sector
Which Indian Prime Minister introduced economic liberalisation in 1991?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Rajiv Gandhi
c) P. V. Narasimha Rao
d) Manmohan Singh
Answer:
c) P. V. Narasimha Rao
What does LPG in economic reforms stand for?
a) Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation
b) Labour, Production, Growth
c) Legalisation, Productivity, Globalisation
d) Land, Property, Goods
Answer:
a) Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation
Which international financial institution provides loans to developing countries?
a) WHO
b) WTO
c) IMF
d) UNICEF
Answer:
c) IMF
Which of the following is NOT an impact of globalisation?
a) Growth of multinational corporations
b) Increase in tariffs
c) Cultural exchange
d) Rise in outsourcing
Answer:
b) Increase in tariffs
Which of the following is an example of cultural globalisation?
a) Growth of MNCs
b) Spread of social media platforms
c) Increase in local manufacturing
d) Government control over trade
Answer:
b) Spread of social media platforms
Which economic policy encourages foreign investment?
a) Protectionism
b) Liberalisation
c) Isolationism
d) Nationalisation
Answer:
b) Liberalisation
What is the role of MNCs in globalisation?
a) Reduce foreign trade
b) Increase international connectivity
c) Limit employment opportunities
d) Discourage cultural exchange
Answer:
b) Increase international connectivity
Which country is known as the "factory of the world" due to globalisation?
a) USA
b) China
c) India
d) Japan
Answer:
b) China
What is the negative impact of globalisation on small industries?
a) More investment opportunities
b) Loss of jobs due to competition
c) Increased local demand
d) More government support
Answer:
b) Loss of jobs due to competition
Which of the following is an effect of globalisation in India?
a) Decrease in foreign investment
b) Decline in service sector growth
c) Increase in foreign direct investment (FDI)
d) Closure of international markets
Answer:
c) Increase in foreign direct investment (FDI)
Which of the following is NOT a global financial institution?
a) IMF
b) World Bank
c) WTO
d) UNESCO
Answer:
d) UNESCO
Which sector in India benefited the most from globalisation?
a) Agriculture
b) IT and services
c) Handicrafts
d) Small-scale industries
Answer:
b) IT and services
Which country has the largest number of outsourcing jobs from the USA?
a) China
b) India
c) Japan
d) Brazil
Answer:
b) India
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of globalisation?
a) Interconnected markets
b) Reduced trade barriers
c) Economic self-sufficiency
d) Cultural exchange
Answer:
c) Economic self-sufficiency
Which technology has contributed most to globalisation?
a) Steam engine
b) Internet
c) Printing press
d) Typewriter
Answer:
b) Internet
What is 'outsourcing' in globalisation?
a) Reducing international trade
b) Hiring workers from within the country
c) Sending jobs to another country for cost efficiency
d) Increasing tariffs on imports
Answer:
c) Sending jobs to another country for cost efficiency
Which Indian policy opened the economy to globalisation in 1991?
a) Green Revolution
b) Economic Reforms
c) Industrial Policy Resolution
d) Five-Year Plan
Answer:
b) Economic Reforms
Which Indian city is known as the IT hub due to globalisation?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Bengaluru
d) Kolkata
Answer:
c) Bengaluru
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of globalisation?
a) Increased competition
b) Job creation
c) Economic instability
d) Technology transfer
Answer:
c) Economic instability
Which of the following is a disadvantage of globalisation?
a) Increased economic growth
b) Job losses in traditional industries
c) Improved healthcare facilities
d) Easy access to international markets
Answer:
b) Job losses in traditional industries
Which trade agreement promotes free trade among North American countries?
a) SAFTA
b) NAFTA
c) ASEAN
d) EU
Answer:
b) NAFTA
Which type of globalisation deals with the exchange of ideas, values, and cultures?
a) Political globalisation
b) Economic globalisation
c) Cultural globalisation
d) Social globalisation
Answer:
c) Cultural globalisation
Which of the following countries is NOT part of BRICS?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) Canada
d) China
Answer:
c) Canada
Which industry in India has expanded significantly due to globalisation?
a) Textile
b) IT and BPO
c) Coal mining
d) Automobile
Answer:
b) IT and BPO
Which organization is responsible for international trade regulations?
a) WHO
b) WTO
c) ILO
d) UNDP
Answer:
b) WTO
What is a key challenge of globalisation?
a) Increased employment
b) Economic inequality
c) Higher trade profits
d) Less cultural exchange
Answer:
b) Economic inequality
31. Which of the following is an example of economic globalisation?
a) Formation of the United Nations
b) Expansion of multinational companies
c) Cultural exchange programs
d) Development of local industries
Answer: b) Expansion of multinational companies
32. Which of the following is NOT an impact of globalisation on developing countries?
a) Increased foreign investment
b) Growth of local industries without competition
c) Transfer of technology
d) Expansion of job opportunities
Answer: b) Growth of local industries without competition
33. Which of the following is a negative effect of globalisation on the environment?
a) Increased awareness about climate change
b) Reduced industrial pollution
c) Overuse of natural resources
d) Growth of eco-friendly industries
Answer: c) Overuse of natural resources
34. What role does the World Bank play in globalisation?
a) Provides military support to countries
b) Offers financial aid and development loans
c) Imposes trade restrictions
d) Controls global oil prices
Answer: b) Offers financial aid and development loans
35. How does globalisation affect national sovereignty?
a) Strengthens government control over the economy
b) Limits the power of multinational corporations
c) Reduces the ability of nations to make independent policies
d) Increases protectionism in trade
Answer: c) Reduces the ability of nations to make independent policies
36. Which international organisation provides monetary assistance to countries facing financial crises?
a) WHO
b) WTO
c) IMF
d) UNESCO
Answer: c) IMF
37. What is "McDonaldisation" in the context of globalisation?
a) Spread of fast-food culture globally
b) Expansion of US military bases
c) Promotion of organic farming
d) The decline of globalisation
Answer: a) Spread of fast-food culture globally
38. Which of the following is a direct result of globalisation?
a) Increase in trade barriers
b) Decrease in multinational corporations
c) Growth in international outsourcing
d) Decline of internet usage
Answer: c) Growth in international outsourcing
39. Which policy was introduced in India in 1991 to promote globalisation?
a) Industrial Policy of 1956
b) New Economic Policy (NEP)
c) Green Revolution
d) Make in India Initiative
Answer: b) New Economic Policy (NEP)
40. Which of the following is a major reason for opposition to globalisation?
a) Decrease in cultural exchanges
b) Loss of national identity and local industries
c) Reduction in trade opportunities
d) Decline in technological advancements
Answer: b) Loss of national identity and local industries
