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CBSE Class 10th Economics Multiple Choice Questions  Chapter 4 Globalisation and the Indian Economy

Question 1: What is globalization?

a) Isolation of economies from international trade

b) Integration of economies through trade and investment flows

c) Limiting technological advancements within a country

d) Promotion of domestic industries only

Answer: b) Integration of economies through trade and investment flows

Question 2: Which sector was the first to be affected by globalization in India?

a) Primary sector

b) Secondary sector

c) Tertiary sector

d) Quaternary sector

Answer: b) Secondary sector

Question 3: What is liberalization?

a) Imposing strict regulations on trade

b) Opening up the economy by reducing government regulations and restrictions

c) Restricting foreign investment

d) Limiting technological advancements

Answer: b) Opening up the economy by reducing government regulations and restrictions

Question 4: Which year marked the beginning of economic reforms in India?

a) 1947

b) 1969

c) 1991

d) 2000

Answer: c) 1991

Question 5: Which organization played a significant role in pushing for globalization and liberalization in India?

a) World Trade Organization (WTO)

b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

c) United Nations (UN)

d) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Answer: b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 6: What is the main aim of globalization?

a) To promote self-sufficiency

b) To increase dependency on foreign goods

c) To integrate economies and promote economic growth

d) To isolate economies from international trade

Answer: c) To integrate economies and promote economic growth

Question 7: Which of the following is a positive impact of globalization on the Indian economy?

a) Increased competition leading to job losses

b) Improved access to foreign technology and capital

c) Dependence on a single market for exports

d) Decline in agricultural productivity

Answer: b) Improved access to foreign technology and capital

Question 8: What is privatization?

a) Government control over businesses

b) Handing over government-owned enterprises to private players

c) Imposing trade barriers

d) Nationalization of industries

Answer: b) Handing over government-owned enterprises to private players

Question 9: Which sector in India has witnessed the highest level of privatization?

a) Primary sector

b) Secondary sector

c) Tertiary sector

d) Quaternary sector

Answer: c) Tertiary sector

Question 10: What is outsourcing?

a) Hiring foreign labor to work in domestic industries

b) Shifting production activities to another country to take advantage of lower costs

c) Importing only finished goods from other countries

d) Limiting trade with other nations

Answer: b) Shifting production activities to another country to take advantage of lower costs

Question 11: Which industry in India has experienced significant growth due to outsourcing?

a) Agriculture

b) Manufacturing

c) Information Technology (IT)

d) Mining

Answer: c) Information Technology (IT)

Question 12: Which of the following is NOT a challenge posed by globalization to the Indian economy?

a) Unequal distribution of benefits

b) Increased competition for domestic producers

c) Loss of cultural identity

d) Limited access to foreign markets

Answer: d) Limited access to foreign markets

Question 13: What is meant by ‘Trade Liberalization’?

a) Imposing restrictions on international trade

b) Removing barriers to international trade

c) Nationalizing industries

d) Promoting protectionism

Answer: b) Removing barriers to international trade

Question 14: What is meant by ‘Trade Deficit’?

a) Exports exceeding imports

b) Imports exceeding exports

c) Equal balance between imports and exports

d) No international trade occurring

Answer: b) Imports exceeding exports

Question 15: Which organization is responsible for overseeing international trade rules and agreements?

a) United Nations (UN)

b) World Trade Organization (WTO)

c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

d) World Bank

Answer: b) World Trade Organization (WTO)

Question 16: Which sector in India has been most impacted by globalization?

a) Primary sector

b) Secondary sector

c) Tertiary sector

d) Quaternary sector

Answer: c) Tertiary sector

Question 17: What is meant by ‘FDI’?

a) Foreign Development Investment

b) Foreign Domestic Investment

c) Foreign Direct Investment

d) Fiscal Development Investment

Answer: c) Foreign Direct Investment

Question 18: Which country has been a significant source of FDI for India?

a) China

b) Japan

c) United States

d) Russia

Answer: c) United States

Question 19: Which sector in India has seen the highest growth due to globalization?

a) Agriculture

b) Manufacturing

c) Information Technology (IT)

d) Construction

Answer: c) Information Technology (IT)

Question 20: Which term refers to the movement of people, goods, services, capital, and ideas across national borders?

a) Globalization

b) Privatization

c) Liberalization

d) Outsourcing

Answer: a) Globalization

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