Read the passage carefully and answer the following question. What has been India's experience in resisting globalisation? Social movements play a role in helping people make sense of the world around them and finding ways to deal with matters that trouble them. Resistance to globalisation in India has come from different quarters. There have been left wing protests to economic liberalisation voiced through political parties as well those representing farmer interests have organised protests against the entry of multinationals. The patenting of certain plants like Neem by American and European firms has also generated considerable opposition. |
Which groups protested during the globalisation against the entry of multinational companies? |
Industrial Groups Interest and pressure groups Trade union workers and farmer interest groups Civil Society |
Trade union workers and farmer interest groups |
The correct answer is Option 3 - Trade union workers and farmer interest groups. Resistance to globalisation in India has come from different quarters. There have been left wing protests to economic liberalisation voiced through political parties as well as through forums like the Indian Social Forum. Trade unions of industrial workforce as well as those representing farmer interests have organised protests against the entry of multinationals. The patenting of certain plants like Neem by American and European firms has also generated considerable opposition. |