SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which change is a direct result of the diffusion of popular American chain of restaurants throughout the world?
A
The cultural landscapes of commercial eras have become increasingly similar
B
Local production of fresh produce has declined
C
The service sectors of developing countries have begun to decline
D
Religious dietary restrictions have been ignored
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Folk culture diffuses slowly, on a small scale, usually through relocation diffusion. The Amish culture in the United States is a good example of the diffusion of a folk culture. Popular culture is easily diffused around the world, largely through hierarchical diffusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folk culture tends to be local, rural, consistent over time, but inconsistent over geography. Pop culture, on the other hand, tends to be widespread and uniform over a large geographic distance, it tends to be based in urban centers, and it generally experiences fairly rapid change over time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Folk customs tend to diffuse slowly and then, primarily through physical relocation of individuals. Pop customs tend to diffuse rapidly and primarily through hierarchical diffusion from the nodes. (Certain fads can diffuse contagiously)

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