Put the total GDPs of these countries in descending order (recent data).
Correct answer A. Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Portugal
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Globalization MCQs
Globalization MCQs cover the sociological study of growing worldwide connections in economy, culture and politics, including dependency theory, glocalization and international organisations. They suit sociology students and candidates preparing for CSS, PMS, UPSC and BCS papers. Every question displays its correct answer instantly, so you can check theories and thinkers as you practise.
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How did the global population grow between the Industrial Revolution (around 1750) and 2013?
Correct answer D. 771 million to 7.1 billion
What do sociologists call former Third World societies that have developed an industrial economic base?
Correct answer D. Newly industrialising countries
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Which tradition inspired Wallerstein’s world-systems theory?
Correct answer A. Marxism
Which of these is not part of the sceptics’ argument against globalisation?
Correct answer D. Economic globalisation is occurring, not political globalisation
With which theorist is the thesis of glocalisation associated?
Correct answer D. Roland Robertson
Which of these is not an example of a pre-modern social form?
Correct answer C. Industrial society
Which classification term would never have been used to describe a country such as Ghana?
Correct answer C. Second World
Which of these is not one of the newly industrialising countries?
Correct answer D. Hungary
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What share of the world’s annual wealth output is produced in high-income countries?
Correct answer D. 75%
In which sector do two-thirds of the world’s working children work?
Correct answer A. Agriculture
World-systems theory divides countries into core, peripheral and semi-peripheral. Which of these is part of the semi-periphery?
Correct answer A. Brazil
According to Willem Buiter, which of these is not a key factor in developing nations’ potential economic catch-up?
Correct answer A. A good healthcare system
What does global economic inequality refer to primarily?
Correct answer D. Systematic differences in wealth and income between countries
On whose ideas did dependency theorists from low-income countries draw?
Correct answer C. Karl Marx
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What is the potential number of children women are biologically capable of bearing called?
Correct answer B. Fecundity
What does the demographic transition refer to?
Correct answer C. A change in the ratio of births to deaths
In what type of society have humans lived for most of their time on Earth?
Correct answer C. Hunter-gatherer societies
Which definition best describes globalisation?
Correct answer B. Individuals, groups and nations are becoming more interdependent
What share of world trade is accounted for by transnational corporations?
Correct answer A. Two-thirds
About Globalization MCQs
Questions in this set examine how sociologists explain global change. Topics include definitions of globalisation, cultural relativism, and dependency theory, which drew on Marxist ideas to explain why low-income countries stayed poor. You will also meet the concept of glocalization, associated with Roland Robertson, the difference between pre-modern and modern social forms, examples of international non-governmental organisations, and changing terms used to classify countries such as Ghana. This material is directly relevant to sociology optional papers in civil service exams and to lecturer tests in sociology.
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Frequently asked questions
What is globalisation in sociology?
In sociology, globalisation is the process by which societies, economies and cultures around the world become increasingly interconnected and interdependent. It involves flows of trade, capital, people, media and ideas across borders, and it can both spread common practices and provoke local responses.
What does glocalization mean?
Glocalization describes how global products, ideas or practices are adapted to fit local cultures and conditions. The term is associated with sociologist Roland Robertson. A common example is an international food chain changing its menu to suit local tastes and religious requirements in different countries.
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Last reviewed October 2026