Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Globalisation and Social Change

Question:

McDonald's serving 'butter chicken burger' is an example of 

Options:

Nationalisation 

Glocalisation 

Assimilation 

Globalisation 

Correct Answer:

Glocalisation 

Explanation:
Glocalisation refers to the mixing of the global with the local. It is a strategy often adopted by foreign firms while dealing with local traditions in order to enhance their marketability. In India, we find that all the foreign television channels like Star, MTV, Channel V and Cartoon Network use Indian languages. Even McDonald sells only vegetarian and chicken products in India and not its beef products, which are popular abroad. McDonald’s goes vegetarian during the Navaratri festival.