UPSC CSE Mains 2020 · GS1

Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalization? Justify your answer.

Theme

T59 Globalisation & Indian society and culture

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC repeatedly asks how globalisation affects Indian society: consumer culture, cultural diversity, homogenisation vs specificity, youth, and the elderly.

What to cover

Positive and negative effects of globalisation on culture
Homogenisation vs glocalisation
Consumerism
Effect on youth, women, elderly, family

Writing the answer

Avoid one-sided answers; UPSC expects balance

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 5 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

More PYQs from this theme

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Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer.
GS12018
‘Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.’ Elucidate.
GS12016
To what extent globalisation has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.

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