Welcome to your Globalization and the Indian Economy (Quiz)

1. 
What does MNC stand for?

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Which technology allows instant communication across the world at low costs?

3. 
What is a trade barrier?

4. 
What is investment made by MNCs called?

5. 
What type of products are typically produced by small producers for large MNCs?

6. 
Why do MNCs set up factories in regions with cheap labour?

7. 
What has been demonstrated by people's organisations in recent years?

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Which technology has played a major role in spreading out production of services across countries?

9. 
Why are SEZs considered attractive for foreign companies?

10. 
What is the meaning of 'fair globalisation'?

11. 
Why did the Indian government impose trade barriers after independence?

12. 
What is the meaning of globalisation?

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What role do MNCs play in globalisation?

14. 
How do MNCs contribute to the globalisation process?

15. 
Which factor does NOT contribute to MNCs choosing a production location?

16. 
What has been one effective way to influence decisions at the WTO?

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What is the primary concern regarding globalisation?

20. 
Why are SEZs being set up in India?

21. 
What factors influence MNCs to set up production in a particular location?

22. 
Why do US farmers sell their products at abnormally low prices in other countries?

23. 
What are Special Economic Zones (SEZs) designed to provide?

24. 
Which Indian company was bought by the American MNC, Cargill Foods?

25. 
What do MNCs often bring to local companies during joint production?

26. 
Which Indian company did Ford Motors collaborate with for setting up its plant in India?

27. 
What is the role of e-banking in globalization?

28. 
For how long are companies in SEZs exempted from paying taxes?

29. 
Which organisation puts pressure on developing countries to liberalise trade and investment?

30. 
Where is Ford Motors' large plant located in India?

31. 
What flexibility in labour laws has been allowed in recent years?

32. 
How has the use of containers in transportation benefited global trade?

33. 
In which sectors have MNCs shown the most interest in India?

34. 
How do MNCs affect the competition in the market?

35. 
Which sector provides the bulk of employment and a significant portion of GDP in India?

36. 
What was one major effect of liberalization of trade in India?

37. 
Why has there been limited movement of people between countries in recent decades?

38. 
Who has mostly benefited from globalisation so far?

39. 
What has been the effect of subsidies provided to US farmers on Indian farmers?

40. 
Which country in the example provides cheap manufacturing locations?

41. 
Which of the following best describes the transformation in production processes due to MNCs?

42. 
What has been one advantage of globalisation for urban consumers in India?

43. 
Which of the following is a major factor that has stimulated the process of globalisation?

44. 
What is the money spent on buying land, buildings, machines, and equipment called?

45. 
What role does Mexico and Eastern Europe play in the production process in the given example?

46. 
How do large MNCs control production when they place orders with small producers?

47. 
What is one potential disadvantage of hiring workers flexibly for short periods?

48. 
What is the most common route for MNC investments?

49. 
What is one benefit to local companies when they collaborate with MNCs?

50. 
What is liberalization of trade?

51. 
Which international entities supported India’s liberalization policy?

52. 
What is the primary aim of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?

53. 
What step can ensure that workers benefit from globalisation?

54. 
Why do MNCs set up production near markets?

55. 
What has led to the rapid rise in foreign trade and foreign investment by MNCs?