MCQS
CLASS 12
SUBJECT- POLITICAL SCIENCE
CHAPTER – 7 GLOBALISATION
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is globalisation?
a) The integration of the world economy
b) The separation of countries’ economies
c) The reduction in world trade
d) The rise of global conflicts
Answer: a) The integration of the world economy
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of globalisation?
a) Increased international trade
b) The spread of information technology
c) Growing interdependence among nations
d) Complete isolation of countries
Answer: d) Complete isolation of countries
3. Which of the following is an example of the political aspect of globalisation?
a) International trade agreements
b) Cultural exchange programs
c) Flow of capital across borders
d) Rise of global cultural festivals
Answer: a) International trade agreements
4. Which institution is primarily responsible for overseeing international trade and
global economic policies?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) United Nations (UN)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
5. Which of the following is a consequence of globalisation?
a) Increased cultural isolation
b) Decline in technological advancements
c) Economic inequality within countries
d) Decrease in international migration
Answer: c) Economic inequality within countries
6. The spread of cultural values, including music, movies, and fashion, across
countries is an example of:
a) Economic globalisation
b) Cultural globalisation
c) Political globalisation
d) Environmental globalisation
Answer: b) Cultural globalisation
7. Which of the following is a feature of global capitalism?
a) State-controlled economies
b) Privatization of public industries
c) Strong government intervention in the market
d) Protection of local industries
Answer: b) Privatization of public industries
8. Which of these factors has been most responsible for the rapid spread of
globalisation?
a) Technological advancements in communication
b) Political alliances between countries
c) Natural resources
d) Cultural exchanges between nations
Answer: a) Technological advancements in communication
9. Which of the following countries is considered a major driver of economic
globalisation?
a) China
b) Switzerland
c) Brazil
d) Canada
Answer: a) China
10. What is the impact of globalisation on local cultures?
a) It leads to the complete disappearance of local cultures
b) It helps preserve and strengthen local cultures
c) It can lead to the dominance of global cultures over local ones
d) It has no impact on local cultures
Answer: c) It can lead to the dominance of global cultures over local ones
11. The term 'McWorld' refers to:
a) A global political movement
b) The spread of fast food culture globally
c) The cultural dominance of the West
d) A term for global environmental movements
Answer: b) The spread of fast food culture globally
12. Which of the following organizations was formed to promote financial stability and
economic growth worldwide?
a) World Bank
b) United Nations
c) International Labour Organization
d) European Union
Answer: a) World Bank
13. What does 'glocalisation' refer to?
a) The practice of promoting global brands in local markets
b) The process of global policies taking precedence over local laws
c) The decline of local businesses due to international competition
d) The adoption of only local products
Answer: a) The practice of promoting global brands in local markets
14. What is one major criticism of globalisation?
a) It has improved living standards everywhere
b) It leads to the spread of democratic values globally
c) It exacerbates income inequality
d) It helps in the preservation of local industries
Answer: c) It exacerbates income inequality
15. Which of the following best describes the 'race to the bottom' in the context of
globalisation?
a) Countries reducing their trade barriers to attract investment
b) Companies exploiting cheap labor in developing countries
c) Increased competition among nations to adopt environmental standards
d) Nations moving towards higher wages and better working conditions
Answer: b) Companies exploiting cheap labor in developing countries
16. Which of the following is an example of a cultural impact of globalisation?
a) The introduction of global sports events like the FIFA World Cup
b) The spread of multinational companies
c) The standardisation of environmental laws
d) The introduction of high-tech industrialization in all countries
Answer: a) The introduction of global sports events like the FIFA World Cup
17. Which of the following terms describes the economic policy of reducing tariffs and
other barriers to trade?
a) Protectionism
b) Liberalisation
c) Nationalism
d) Socialism
Answer: b) Liberalisation
18. Which of the following is a key player in the globalisation process?
a) The European Union
b) National governments of all countries
c) Transnational corporations
d) Local businesses
Answer: c) Transnational corporations
19. The rise of which of the following has been a direct result of globalisation in the
field of communication?
a) Printing presses
b) Satellite television
c) The internet
d) Radio stations
Answer: c) The internet
20. Which of the following terms refers to the increasing interdependence of national
economies due to global trade and investment?
a) Globalisation
b) Isolationism
c) Nationalism
d) Protectionism
Answer: a) Globalisation
