Discuss the socio-cultural impact of globalisation on Indian society. Analyse its influence on traditional values and social institutions.

Question Understanding – Question Information

Precise Syllabus Mapping: Globalization on Indian Society. (GS Paper – I)

Marks and Words Limit:

• The marks-oriented approach to answering (10-mark, 150-word) questions in the UPSC GS Paper 1 is to use Bullet Points (one idea per bullet point), Brainstorming, or a combination of both.
• The way to score good marks in questions worth (15 marks. 250 words) is to use the Heading and Subheading method while writing your answers.

Directive words

• Discuss → Explain impacts with multiple dimensions
• Analyse → Examine influence, both positive and negative, with linkage

Focal points of the questions:

• Socio-cultural impact of globalisation on Indian society
• Influence on traditional values and social institutions (family, caste, religion, community, etc.)

Dos & Don’ts

Do for Maximum Marks

• Can use Brainstorming Idea: Global flows → Social change → Institutional adaptation
• Maintain a balanced and nuanced tone
• Highlight adaptation, not cultural loss alone
• Use sociological terms like hybridisation, individualisation
• Cover both positive and negative impacts
• Keep examples generic and pan-Indian

Don’t do these Common Mistakes

• Don’t equate globalisation only with westernisation
• Avoid moral judgement or cultural pessimism
• Don’t write scheme-based answers (GS-II/III overlap)
• Avoid anecdotal or personal examples
• Don’t ignore resilience of Indian traditions