11. Previous Year UPSC GS Mains Questions

1. Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (2013)

2. Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart vilages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration. (2015)

3. With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and

strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.” (2016)

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IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY

Globalization-A process of the “reconfiguration of geography, so that social space is no longer wholly mapped in terms of territorial places, territorial distances and territorial borders.”

Contents

1. Introduction 210

2. Impact of Globalization on Indian Culture 210

2.1. Homogenization versus Glocalization of culture 210

2.2. Revival of Culture 211

3. Impact of Globalization on Women in India 212

3.1. Positive of Globalization 212

3.2. Negative Aspects of Globalization 213

4. Impact of Globalization on Youth in India 213

5. Impact of Globalization on Family 214

6. Impact on Caste System 215

7. Socio-Economic Impact of Globalization 215

7.1. Impact of Globalization on Employment in India 217

7.2. Impact of Globalization on Informal sector 218

7.3. Impact of Globalization on Agriculture 218

8. Globalization and Environment 219

8.1. Ways in Which Globalization Affects Environment 220

8.2. Ways in Which Environment Affects Globalization 220

9. Way Forward 220

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