Globalization and Technology Impacts Quiz

<p>They assist in land use and environmental mapping (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has resulted in a decrease in domestic R&amp;D efforts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in repatriation of earnings to foreign countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mobile phones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The need for continuous upgrade of skills and knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fusion of cultures leading to the loss of local identities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergence of cyber crimes threatening privacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vulnerability to fluctuations in international markets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tertiary sector (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in unemployment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in consumerism and reckless spending habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bengaluru (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Profit maximization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lowered project costs by reducing formal approval times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant annual revenue increase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Special Economic Zones Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fragmented landholdings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protests against land acquisition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amending laws to encourage corporate farming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seed supply and agri-chemicals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contractual laborers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stereotyping and prejudice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in farmers' suicides. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to unlimited wealth accumulation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overpopulation and industrial pollution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hierarchical needs culminating in fulfilling one's potential. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They significantly influence individual development and societal norms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactions between living organisms and their physical environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventive war through collective security (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>United Nations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A social contract between individuals and legitimate authority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection and promotion of essential human interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International Human Rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural law derived from philosophical or religious grounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unique human capacity for freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Articles 3 to 21 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All human beings are equal in dignity and rights. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language (A), Political opinion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to life, liberty, and security of person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Degrading treatment or punishment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to recognition as a person before the law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arbitrary arrest and detention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right to an effective remedy for rights violations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Globalization leads to shifts in employment, including increased migration and changes in the types of jobs available.

Fundamental rights, as stated in the constitution, are part of human rights.

Ecosystems have structure and function, including food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.

Environmental damage comes from various factors leading to negative impacts on human life.

Stress and conflict arise from different factors affecting individuals, both big and small.

People and institutions that shape individual development.

Different ways to address disagreements and build harmony.

Sustainable development aims to balance present needs with future needs and considers the environment.

The internet allows for 24/7 operation of online marketplaces, enabling businesses to reach wider customer bases.

Globalization has created new jobs in the IT sector, but has also led to job displacement due to automation and outsourcing.

These satellites are used for environmental monitoring and studying the impact of industrial activities on the environment.

Rapid technological advancements require constant skill upgrades for professionals to remain competitive and avoid job loss.

Increased reliance on technology has led to new forms of criminal activities, such as hacking and privacy breaches.

Exposure to western culture can lead to adoption of western lifestyles, language, and values, with both positive and negative consequences.

Globalization has brought positive effects on industries through deregulation, increased exports, and foreign investments.

Deregulation, increased exports, and foreign investments have contributed to positive growth and development in Indian industries.

Globalization can lead to job losses in some sectors as companies move operations to cheaper locations, while creating new jobs in other sectors, often in technology and services.

Globalization can lead to a gap between skilled and unskilled labor. Skilled workers might be attracted to higher-paying jobs in multinational companies, leaving domestic industries with a shortage of skilled workers.

Globalization can lead to a rise in foreign capital outflow due to payments like dividends, royalties, and repatriation of profits by multinational companies.

Globalization can reduce focus on developing indigenous technologies as countries rely more on foreign technologies.

Globalization exposes economies to risks like global economic downturns, fluctuations in international prices, and overspecialization in limited exports.

Globalization can increase income disparities between rich and poor nations as well as between rich and poor within countries due to unequal access to resources and benefits.

Globalization can lead to blending of cultures and potential loss of local identities and traditions as people adopt foreign lifestyles and values.

Globalization can contribute to overcrowding in cities as people migrate for opportunities, putting a strain on urban infrastructure and resources.

The League of Nations, established in 1919 after World War I, aimed to prevent future wars through disarmament, collective security, peaceful dispute resolution, and global welfare improvements.

The UDHR is a document adopted by the United Nations in 1948 that outlines fundamental human rights, including civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights.

This theory suggests that human rights originate from inherent, universal moral principles, often grounded in philosophy or religion. It argues that these rights are inherently just and binding on all individuals.

This theory explains human rights as a result of a social agreement, where individuals in a society accept rules from legitimate authorities in exchange for security and economic benefits.

This theory emphasizes the protection and promotion of essential human interests as the main purpose of human rights. It focuses on safeguarding fundamental needs and well-being.

This theory grounds the legitimacy of human rights in human freedom and autonomy. It argues that individuals have a unique capacity for choice and self-determination, which requires respect for human rights.

These rights focus on individual freedoms and participation in political life, including rights to freedom of speech, assembly, religion, and fair trial.

These rights address social well-being, including rights to work, education, healthcare, and cultural participation.

The government took land for industrial/commercial zones under the 2005 SEZ Act, often displacing farmers. This land was often fertile, intended for non-agricultural use.

Corporations buy or lease agricultural land, investing heavily in modernization and research to maximize production for sale and processing.

Farmers agree to grow specific crops for corporations under contract, often with set prices and quality standards.

Critics argue that corporate farming resembles feudalism as corporations control land and farmers become dependent laborers.

Factors contributing to the crisis include: small, fragmented landholdings, low profitability, lack of competitiveness, and the displacement of farmers.

Globalization has led to increased competition, imports, and investment in technology, often benefiting large corporations but hurting small farmers.

Corporate farming can increase efficiency and production, but also raise concerns about land concentration, worker exploitation, and potential loss of traditional farming practices.

Large corporations like Reliance and Tata have been heavily involved in land acquisition for industrial purposes, sparking protests due to potential displacement and land use changes.

The UDHR states that all humans are born equal in dignity and rights, meaning they are inherently worthy of respect and have the same basic freedoms.

The UDHR guarantees that everyone is entitled to the same rights and freedoms, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

This fundamental right enshrined in Article 3 of the UDHR ensures individuals are protected from arbitrary killing, enslavement, and any form of harm to their physical safety.

Article 4 of the UDHR declares that slavery and all forms of the slave trade are illegal and should be abolished.

This right (Article 6) ensures that everyone is considered a legal person and entitled to legal protection and recognition.

Article 7 guarantees that everyone is treated equally under the law, meaning the law applies fairly to everyone without any form of discrimination.

Article 8 of the UDHR ensures individuals have access to fair and impartial legal processes to address violations of their fundamental rights.