Explain any four consequences of globalisation.
Consequences of Globalisation:
(i) The old welfare state is now giving way to a more minimalist state that performs certain core functions such as the maintenance of law and order as well as security of its citizens. It withdraws from many of its earlier welfare functions directed at economic and social being.
(ii) The entry and the increased role of multinational companies all over the world has led to a reduction in the capacity of government to take decision on their own.
(iii) Globalisation has involved greater trade in commodities across the globe; the restrictions imposed by different countries on allowing the imports of other countries have been reduced.
(iv) Cultural effect of globalisation leads to the rise of a uniform culture i.e. homogenization, imposition of western culture on the rest of the world.
After the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, which two leaders of the Congress Party contested against one another to become leader of the Congress parliamentary party?
After which General Election in India did Congress Party lose it dominance for the first time at the Centre?
Name the founder President of the Congress Socialist party. What name was given to this Party after 1948?
Describe any two major issues of conflict between India and Pakistan leading to the War of 1971.
Name the popular movement which demanded that no forest exploiting contract should be given to any outsider?
In the given Political Outline map of Europe, four member countries of the European Unions have been marked A, B, C, and D. Identify them with the help of information given below and write their correct names in your answer book along with their respective serial number and the alphabet concerned:
(i) An older member of the European Union located between Portugal and France.
(ii) An older member of the European Union located near Belgium and Netherlands.
(iii)Two new member of the European Union.
