Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph saw the state in India as 'polymorphous'. What does it mean?
AA creature of manifold forms and orientations ✓ Correct
BA creature of multiple layers
CA hybrid creature
DA constantly changing creature
Correct answer: (A) A creature of manifold forms and orientations — Polymorphous means a creature of manifold forms and orientations.
Explanation
★Polymorphous means a creature of manifold forms and orientations.
★The Rudolphs saw the Indian state as taking many shapes at once.
★It acts in different roles and directions in different spheres.
★It is not reducible to a single character or layer.
★This captures the complex, many-sided nature of the Indian state.
★So the answer is a creature of manifold forms and orientations.
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