Which one of the following statements does not represent the concept of globalisation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The direction of influence is always from the rich to the poor countries.
Option (1) It is wrong to assume that globalisation has purely economic dimensions. Represents the concept (Incorrect). Globalisation is a multidimensional concept, with political, economic and cultural manifestations.
Option (2) The crucial element is the ‘worldwide interconnectedness’ that is created and sustained. Represents the concept (Incorrect). The ‘worldwide interconnectedness’ is the central element of globalisation; it is created and sustained by the constant flows of ideas, capital, commodities and people.
Option (3) It affects some societies more than others and some parts of some societies more than others. Represents the concept (Incorrect). The impact of globalisation is vastly uneven.
Option (4) The direction of influence is always from the rich to the poor countries. Does not represent the concept (Correct). Globalisation need not be only about economic issues, nor is the direction of influence always from the rich to the poor countries.
NCERT (2025-26): “The Concept of Globalisation … These examples show us that globalisation need not always be positive; it can have negative consequences for the people. Indeed, there are many who believe that globalisation has more negative consequences than positive. These examples also show us that globalisation need not be only about the economic issues, nor is the direction of influence always from the rich to the poor countries.… The Concept of Globalisation … Since much of the usage tends to be imprecise, it becomes important to clarify what we mean by globalisation. Globalisation as a concept fundamentally deals with flows. These flows could be of various kinds — ideas moving from one part of the world to another, capital shunted between two or more places, commodities being traded across borders, and people moving in search of better livelihoods to different parts of the world. The crucial element is the ‘worldwide interconnectedness’ that is created and sustained as a consequence of these constant flows. The Concept of Globalisation … Globalisation is a multidimensional concept. It has political, economic and cultural manifestations, and these must be adequately distinguished. It is wrong to assume that globalisation has purely economic dimensions, just as it would also be mistaken to assume that it is a purely cultural phenomenon. The impact of globalisation is vastly uneven — it affects some societies more than others and some parts of some societies more than others — and it is important to avoid drawing general conclusions about the impact of globalisation without paying sufficient attention to specific contexts.” |