Concept of Power, hegemony, ideology and legitimacy - PSIR PYQs
1. "Political ideology is primarily concerned with the allocation and utilization of power." Comment. [200words, 15marks] [2021]
2. Comment on: Tools of legitimation of States. [150words, 10marks] [2021]
3. Examine the nature and meaning of power. [200words, 15marks] [2020]
4. Explain the relationship between power, authority and legitimacy. [200words, 15marks] [2018]
5. Comment on: Gramsci's concept of Hegemony. [150words, 10marks] [2016]
6. Distinguish between Power and Authority. [200words, 15marks] [2015]
7. Examine the conditions that are required for the maintenance of legitimacy in modem societies. [200words, 15marks] [2014]
8. Explain, as per Gramsci, the distinction between hegemony and domination. [150words, 15marks] [2013]
9. Distinguish between the concepts of legitimacy and hegemony. [200words, 15marks] [2012]
10. Attempt a Comparative examination of the views of Marx and Weber on 'Power. [200words, 30marks] [2011]
11. Comment on: "Power flows throughout the system like blood in the capillaries of our body." (Foucault). [200words, 20marks] [2010]
12. Comment on: Robert Dahls's concept of deformed polyarchy. [200words, 20marks] [2010]
13. Examine in detail Marx's prescription for ending alienation and reaching the stage of dealienation. [200words, 60marks] [2009]
14. Comment on: Politics as a power concept.[200words, 20marks] [2008]
15. Critically examine Gramsci's concept of Hegemony. [200words, 60marks] [2008]
16. Comment on: In so far as national events are decided, the power elite are those who decide them (C Wright Mills). [200words, 20marks] [2002]
17. Comment on: Constitution as a power map. [200words, 20marks] [2001]
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