📝 Test Yourself
Global Integration Assessment: Test your understanding of globalisation processes, MNC operations, trade liberalization, WTO functions, and impacts on Indian economy. This evaluation covers both theoretical concepts and practical implications.
📋 Testing Framework
Complete under simulated exam conditions
Focus on distinguishing between different aspects of globalisation
Note key organizations and their functions
Review errors for conceptual clarification
Target: 41+ indicates comprehensive understanding
Globalisation & Economy Test (1 Mark Each)
Question Distribution: 1-15: Globalisation concepts & processes | 16-30: MNCs & production | 31-40: Trade & investment | 41-50: Impacts & responses
- Globalisation means integrating the economy of a country with the __________ economy.
- Globalisation is the process of rapid __________ between countries.
- Until the mid-20th century, production was organized within __________.
- Large companies which are now called __________ started spreading their operations.
- MNCs set up production where it is __________ and __________.
- Foreign investment is investment made by __________.
- Goods and services are produced globally as a result of __________.
- Technology, particularly in __________ and __________, has been a major factor driving globalisation.
- __________ has made faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at lower costs.
- Information and communication technology has enabled __________ around the world.
- Liberalisation means removing __________ on foreign trade and investment.
- Governments use __________ to increase or decrease foreign trade.
- Tax on imports is an example of a __________ barrier.
- Governments can also use __________ barriers like quotas.
- The WTO was established to liberalise __________.
- MNC stands for __________.
- MNCs set up offices and factories for production in regions where they can get __________ labour.
- The money that is spent to buy assets is called __________.
- Buying up local companies is one way in which MNCs control __________.
- Large MNCs in developed countries place orders for production with __________ producers.
- The products are supplied under the __________ of the MNCs.
- MNCs have tremendous power to determine __________, __________, and __________ for distant producers.
- MNCs are spreading their production and interacting with local producers in various countries to form a __________.
- __________ integration results from MNCs spreading their production across countries.
- Cargill Foods is an MNC which is the largest __________ in America.
- Ford Motors came to India in __________ and manufactures cars for Indian and export markets.
- __________ companies provide call centres and other IT enabled services to MNCs.
- Outsourcing means __________ a business function to an outside supplier.
- Call centres are concentrated in __________, __________, and __________ in India.
- The most common route for MNC investments is to buy __________ companies.
- WTO was started at the initiative of __________ countries.
- The aim of WTO is to liberalise __________.
- WTO establishes rules regarding __________ trade.
- __________ trade allows exchange of goods between countries without barriers.
- Developed countries have unfairly retained __________ barriers to protect their producers.
- Developing countries have been forced to remove __________ barriers.
- __________ has adversely affected the agricultural sector in developing countries.
- FDI stands for __________.
- SEZ stands for __________.
- SEZs are to have world-class facilities like __________, __________, etc.
- Globalisation has created new opportunities for __________ providing services.
- Top Indian companies have benefited from increased __________.
- Some large Indian companies have emerged as __________.
- New jobs have been created in __________, __________, etc.
- Globalisation has also led to the destruction of __________ and __________ industries.
- __________ industries have been hit hard by competition.
- Employers prefer to employ __________ workers for greater flexibility.
- Workers' jobs are no longer __________.
- __________ movements have emerged questioning the benefits of globalisation.
- The government can play a major role in making globalisation more __________.
📊 Answer Key & Global Analysis
PART A: Concepts (1-15)
- world
- integration
- countries
- Multinational Corporations
- cheap, close to markets
- MNCs
- globalisation
- telecommunications, computers
- Container service
- connectivity
- barriers
- trade barriers
- trade
- non-tariff
- international trade
PART B: MNCs (16-30)
- Multinational Corporation
- cheap
- investment
- production
- small
- brand name
- price, quality, delivery
- global network
- Economic
- producer of edible oil
- 1995
- Indian
- contracting
- metros, Bangalore, Hyderabad
- local
PART C: Trade (31-40)
- developed
- international trade
- international
- Free
- trade
- trade
- Globalisation
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Special Economic Zone
- electricity, water, roads
PART D: Impacts (41-50)
- companies
- competition
- MNCs
- IT, call centres
- small-scale, cottage
- Small-scale
- flexible
- secure
- Anti-globalisation
- fair
| Score Range | Understanding Level | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| 46-50 | Comprehensive | Policy analysis and contemporary global trends |
| 41-45 | Advanced | MNC operations and WTO functions |
| 35-40 | Good | Basic concepts and terminology |
| 28-34 | Satisfactory | Key terms and simple distinctions |
| Below 28 | Needs Revision | Fundamental globalisation concepts and organizations |
🌐 Chapter Preparation Strategy
Concept Mapping: Create diagram showing interconnections between globalisation drivers: technology, trade, investment
Organization Chart: Make table of key organizations (WTO, IMF, World Bank) with establishment years and functions
Case Studies: Note examples of Indian companies that became MNCs and foreign MNCs in India
Impact Analysis: Create pros and cons table of globalisation with specific Indian examples
Current Issues: Link to recent trade agreements, protectionism trends, and digital globalisation
Exam Weightage: This chapter carries 6-8 marks. Expect questions on globalisation drivers, MNC operations, WTO functions, and impact analysis. Value-based questions on fair globalisation are common.