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The concept of hegemony is used to understand the capacity to ‘manufacture consent’. Here hegemony implies 1. class ascendency in ideological spheres 2. deploying ideological resources to shape behaviour of weaker States/powers 3. provision of global public goods by a dominant power 4. military dominance in relative and absolute terms Select the correct answer using the code given below,

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The concept of hegemony, particularly as articulated by Antonio Gramsci, refers to the capacity to 'manufacture consent' through ideological and cultural leadership rather than mere coercion. Statement 1 is correct as Gramsci defined hegemony as the 'class ascendency' of the ruling group in ideological spheres, where cultural norms and societal beliefs reinforce power. Statement 2 is also correct; in international relations, hegemony involves deploying ideological resources (soft power) to shape the behavior of weaker states, making the world look as the dominant power wishes [1]. Statement 3 refers to 'Hegemonic Stability Theory,' which posits that a hegemon provides global public goods like security and economic stability. While relevant to the functions of a hegemon, the specific phrase 'manufacture consent' is rooted in the ideological and cultural dimensions represented by statements 1 and 2. Statement 4 describes 'hard power' or military dominance, which contrasts with the consent-based nature of hegemony.

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  1. [1] Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Globalisation > Cultural Consequences > p. 107
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