Q.1 What is the primary feature of globalization in political terms?
Increased isolation of states
Spread of political ideas and institutions across borders
Centralization of power within a single state
Decline of international organizations
Explanation - Globalization in politics involves the diffusion of ideas, norms, and institutions across countries, influencing governance and policy-making.
Correct answer is: Spread of political ideas and institutions across borders
Q.2 Which of the following is a key consequence of globalization on state sovereignty?
Absolute increase in state power
Weakening of state control over economic and cultural matters
Complete elimination of national borders
Decline of international trade
Explanation - Globalization often limits a state's ability to control its economy and culture due to the influence of transnational corporations, supranational institutions, and global norms.
Correct answer is: Weakening of state control over economic and cultural matters
Q.3 Which organization is most associated with promoting global economic integration?
UNESCO
World Bank
FIFA
WHO
Explanation - The World Bank facilitates global economic integration by funding development projects and providing financial and technical assistance to countries.
Correct answer is: World Bank
Q.4 Which concept describes the idea that domestic politics are increasingly influenced by global forces?
Political isolationism
Global governance
Domestic autarky
Political globalization
Explanation - Political globalization refers to the increasing impact of international and transnational processes on domestic political structures.
Correct answer is: Political globalization
Q.5 How has globalization affected policymaking in nation-states?
States no longer create policies
Policymaking is increasingly influenced by international norms and treaties
Policies are only influenced by local factors
States have full autonomy without external influence
Explanation - Globalization means states must often align their policies with international agreements and norms, reducing unilateral policy-making.
Correct answer is: Policymaking is increasingly influenced by international norms and treaties
Q.6 Which of the following best represents cultural globalization?
Rise of a global digital economy
Spread of democracy across the world
Increasing consumption of similar media and cultural products worldwide
Decline of international travel
Explanation - Cultural globalization is seen when people across the world adopt similar cultural products, ideas, and lifestyles.
Correct answer is: Increasing consumption of similar media and cultural products worldwide
Q.7 Which theory argues that globalization undermines state sovereignty by shifting power to international institutions?
Realism
Liberalism
Neo-functionalism
Constructivism
Explanation - Neo-functionalism emphasizes how supranational institutions and integration processes can erode traditional state sovereignty.
Correct answer is: Neo-functionalism
Q.8 Which of the following is an example of economic globalization?
Global adoption of English
Formation of the European Union
Rise of multinational corporations and free trade
UN Peacekeeping missions
Explanation - Economic globalization involves the expansion of global markets, multinational corporations, and free trade agreements.
Correct answer is: Rise of multinational corporations and free trade
Q.9 What role do NGOs play in globalization and comparative politics?
They only operate within a single country
They influence policy and advocate for global issues
They replace governments
They prevent international cooperation
Explanation - NGOs operate transnationally to shape policies, provide humanitarian aid, and advocate for environmental, human rights, and development issues.
Correct answer is: They influence policy and advocate for global issues
Q.10 Which political concept emphasizes that global interdependence can reduce the likelihood of conflict?
Democratic peace theory
Complex interdependence
Realist theory
Isolationism
Explanation - Complex interdependence suggests that global economic, social, and environmental linkages make wars less likely due to mutual dependencies.
Correct answer is: Complex interdependence
Q.11 Which is a major criticism of globalization in politics?
It strengthens state autonomy
It can exacerbate inequality and marginalize weaker states
It completely eliminates cultural differences
It guarantees peace and stability
Explanation - Globalization can concentrate wealth and political power, leaving smaller or weaker states vulnerable to exploitation and reduced influence.
Correct answer is: It can exacerbate inequality and marginalize weaker states
Q.12 Which term refers to the spread of political ideas such as democracy and human rights globally?
Political imperialism
Norm diffusion
Economic liberalization
Cultural assimilation
Explanation - Norm diffusion describes the process through which political norms, like democracy and human rights, are promoted and adopted across countries.
Correct answer is: Norm diffusion
Q.13 How does globalization influence domestic political movements?
It isolates them from international trends
It connects them to global networks and ideas
It eliminates their local support
It guarantees electoral success
Explanation - Globalization allows domestic political movements to access international support, funding, and strategies, amplifying their reach.
Correct answer is: It connects them to global networks and ideas
Q.14 Which of the following is an example of a supranational organization?
NATO
Google
Amazon
Greenpeace
Explanation - A supranational organization like NATO includes multiple member states that cede some sovereignty to achieve collective goals.
Correct answer is: NATO
Q.15 What does the term 'global civil society' refer to?
Governments controlling global decisions
Transnational networks of non-state actors influencing global politics
Global corporate monopolies
Military alliances
Explanation - Global civil society includes NGOs, advocacy groups, and other actors operating beyond national governments to influence policy and social change.
Correct answer is: Transnational networks of non-state actors influencing global politics
Q.16 Which of these has NOT been significantly impacted by political globalization?
Trade policies
Environmental regulations
Cultural festivals within a country
Human rights standards
Explanation - While many areas like trade, environment, and human rights are influenced by globalization, local cultural festivals often remain domestically rooted.
Correct answer is: Cultural festivals within a country
Q.17 What is a key difference between economic globalization and political globalization?
Economic globalization deals with finance and trade, political globalization deals with power and institutions
Economic globalization only affects governments, political globalization only affects corporations
Economic globalization is slower than political globalization
Political globalization focuses on currency exchange
Explanation - Economic globalization refers to the integration of markets, while political globalization concerns the spread of governance practices, norms, and institutions.
Correct answer is: Economic globalization deals with finance and trade, political globalization deals with power and institutions
Q.18 Which of the following illustrates the influence of globalization on local politics?
Implementation of international labor standards
Use of only domestic media sources
Isolation from global trade
Decline in technology adoption
Explanation - Local politics are influenced by globalization when countries adopt standards or policies shaped by international norms or agreements.
Correct answer is: Implementation of international labor standards
Q.19 How has digital technology accelerated political globalization?
By preventing the spread of ideas
By connecting political actors and movements worldwide
By limiting international trade
By reducing international communication
Explanation - Digital technology, especially social media and communication platforms, allows political ideas and activism to spread globally at unprecedented speed.
Correct answer is: By connecting political actors and movements worldwide
Q.20 Which term describes countries losing some control over domestic decisions due to international agreements?
Sovereign immunity
Supranationalism
Economic autarky
Isolationism
Explanation - Supranationalism occurs when countries pool sovereignty in international institutions, which can limit independent domestic decision-making.
Correct answer is: Supranationalism
Q.21 Which of the following is a positive effect of globalization on comparative politics?
Greater isolation of political systems
Facilitation of knowledge and policy transfer
Elimination of cultural diversity
Increase in authoritarian regimes
Explanation - Globalization enables states to learn from other countries' experiences, adopt best practices, and improve governance.
Correct answer is: Facilitation of knowledge and policy transfer
Q.22 Which approach in comparative politics emphasizes the study of how global processes shape domestic political institutions?
Institutionalism
Structural-functionalism
Transnational approach
Behavioralism
Explanation - The transnational approach focuses on cross-border influences on domestic politics, including globalization, international norms, and global networks.
Correct answer is: Transnational approach
Q.23 Which of the following is a challenge for states in the era of globalization?
Unrestricted policy autonomy
Managing transnational threats like climate change and terrorism
Elimination of global trade
Isolation from international organizations
Explanation - Globalization has created transnational challenges that require cooperation beyond national borders, making unilateral solutions insufficient.
Correct answer is: Managing transnational threats like climate change and terrorism
Q.24 Which theory argues that globalization is not a new phenomenon but a continuation of historical interconnections?
Hyperglobalist theory
Transformationalist perspective
World-systems theory
Historical globalization perspective
Explanation - This perspective emphasizes that current globalization builds upon centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange rather than being entirely new.
Correct answer is: Historical globalization perspective