Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.
1. Globalization has facilitated the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and technology between India and the rest of the world. Critically analyse the impact of globalization on Indian society and culture. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about positive and negative effects of globalization on Indian society and culture.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Globalisation.
Body:
First, write about the positive effects of globalisation on Indian society and culture – cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about the negative effects of globalisation on Indian society and culture – cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to minimise the negatives and maximise the positives.
