Give some examples of industries in which MNCs have been interested.

Nearly all major multinational are American, Japanese or European, such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Honda, and Nokia. Can you guess, why?

Give some examples of industries in which MNCs have been interested.

How do the local companies start to gain by setting up production jointly with the MNCs? Why do MNCs sometimes buy up local companies?

What is globalisation? Describe the role of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in promoting globalisation process.

What is the meaning of ‘investment’?

Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of Q No. 30:

1. In which state is Ankleshwar oil field located?
2. In which state is Durgapur iron and steel plant located?
3. Name the southernmost major seaport of India.

On the given political outline map of India locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:

A. Ankleshwar—Oilfield
B. Durgapur—Iron and steel plant
C. Tuticorin—Major seaport

Three features A, B, and C are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map:
A. The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.
B. The place associated with the Peasant’s Satyagraha.
C. The city associated with the Jallianwala Bagh incident.

Explain the role of multinational corporations in the globalization process.

How are local companies benefitted by collaborating with multinational companies? Explain with examples.