Globalisation — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

What is meant by traditional notion of internal and external security?

Explain the idea of New International Economic Order (NIEO) for the development of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Highlight any three reforms proposed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in 1972 to improve the global trading system.

Answer the following questions based upon the following Press Report:
‘Bharatiya Kisan Union wants agriculture out of WTO purview’
By our Staff Correspondent
Mysore, Feb. 15
The Bharatiya Kisan Union has warned of socio-economic upheavals in the country if India does not bargain to keep agriculture out of the purview of the World Trade Organisation.
Addressing a press conference here today, the Chief of the Union, Mahender Singh Tikait and its National’ Coordinating Committee Convener, M. Yudhveer Singh warned of impending dangers if India goes ahead and agrees to the stipulations of the WTO in the next round of meetings scheduled to be held in Hong Kong in November.
Courtesy: The Hindu, February 16, 2005

1. What is BKU?
2. Why is it against the WTO?
3. What dangers are anticipated for Indian agriculture from the WTO?

Distinguish between the economic ideologies of the Congress Party and the Swatantra Party formed in 1959.

Critically evaluate the impact of the changing role of the state in the developing countries in the light of globalisation.

Explain the meaning of 'global commons'. How are environmental concerns becoming important in global politics?

Examine the different areas of agreement and disagreement with respect to the model of economic development to be adopted in India after independence.

"Resistance is the only option available to overcome the hegemony". Justify the statement by comparing it to other anti hegemonystrategies.

What are popular movements? Describe any four benefits of popular movements.

How was the Planning Commission of India set up? Mention its scope of work.