Manipur University: Politics of Globalisation (2026)

                                                      Part A (1x10=10)

 1. Who introduced the concept of 'time-space' distanciation? 

a. Ulrich Beck   b. Anthony Giddens  c. Immanuel Wallerstein  d. Roland Robertson

2. Globalisation is most closely associated with which economic ideology? 

a. Sociolism   b. Mercantalilism   c. Neoliberalism   d. Feudalism 

3. The IMF primarily deals with 

a. Cultural exchange   b. Monetary cooperation   c. Environmental Protection   d. Military alliance 

4. Which organisation promotes global health? 

a. WTO   b. WHO   c. IMF   d. World Bank 

5. The concept of 'McDonaldisation' is given by 

a. George Ritzer   b. Francis Fukuyama   c. Noam Chomsky   d. David Harvey

6. Which term refers to global economic dominance by powerful countries? 

a. Imperialism  b. Globalisation   c. Regionalism   d. Federalism 

7. Which organisation regulates global trade disputes? 

a. IMF  b. WHO  c. WTO   d. ILO

8. 'Network society' is a concept developed by 

a. Manuel Castells  b. Karl Marx  c. Max Weber  d. Talcott Parsons 

9. Globalisation is driven mainly by 

a. Technology and trade  b. Agriculture  c. Religion  d. Climate 

10. Which of the following is a criticism of globalisation? 

a. Economic growth  b. Cultural Exchange  c. Increased inequality  d. Technological advancement 

                                                          Part B (2x5=10)  Any five 

11. What is political globalisation? 

12. What is meant by global governance? 

13. Mention two features of neoliberal policies. 

14. What is free trade? 

15. State two impacts of global media. 

16. What is meant by transnational corporations? 

17. Mention two features of global capitalism. 

18. What is migration in the context of globalisation? 

                                                       Part C (5x5=25)  Any five

19. Explain the role of technology in globalisation. 

20. Explain the concept of economic liberalisation. 

21. Examine the relationship between globalisation and inequality. 

22. Explain the concept of global civil society. 

23. Explain the concept of cultural homogenisation. 

24. Analyse the role of information technology in globalisation. 

25. Explain the environmental challenges of globalisation. 

26. Discuss the impact of globalisation on national identity. 

                                                   Part D (10x3=30) Any three

27. Critically analyse the economic impacts of globalisation on developing countries. 

28. Discuss the relationship between globalisation and human rights. 

29. Analyse the impact of globalisation on sovereignty and governance. 

30. Analyse globalisation as a driver of cultural change. 

31. Discuss the challenges posed by globalisation to political stability. 

NB: BA History (Hons) GEC - 4. NEP.