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Question
Which among the following statements about hegemony is incorrect?
Options
The word implies the leadership or predominance of one State.
It was used to denote the predominance of Athens in the ancient Greece.
The country having hegemonic position will possess unchallenged military power.
Hegemonic position is fixed. Once a hegemon, always a hegemon.
Solution
The hegemonic position is fixed. Once a hegemon, always a hegemon.
Explanation:
The hegemonic position has been established. A hegemon is always a hegemon. Hegemony entails being powerful in terms of military, economic, political, and cultural clout.
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