Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Globalisation and Social Change

Question:
In many ways, it was a major political change, namely, the collapse of the erstwhile socialist world that hastened globalisation. And also gave a specific economic and political approach to the economic policies that underpin globalisation. These changes are often termed neoliberal economic measures. We have already seen what concrete steps the liberalisation policy took in India. Broadly these policies reflect a political vision of free enterprise which believes that a free reign to market forces will be both efficient and fair
"India played a central role in the formation of South Asian Regional Conference (SARC)." Select the most appropriate option from the following which explains formation of SARC.
Options:
Formation of collectives by nations in to protect their interests in a globalized world.
Attempts to form transnational governments in a globalized world.
India to play a dominant role in the south Asian context
Indian economy is the most powerful among the South Asian countries.
Correct Answer:
Formation of collectives by nations in to protect their interests in a globalized world.
Explanation:
A significant political development which is accompanying globalisation is the growth of international and regional mechanisms for political collaboration. The European Union (EU), the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Asian Regional Conference (SARC) and more recently South Asian Federation of Trade Association (SAFTA) are just some of the examples that indicate the greater role of regional associations.