Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET June 2015 Political Science
Which of the following is not a form of National Power?
ASocial power ✓ Correct
BMilitary power
CPsychological power
DEconomic power
Correct answer: (A) Social power — The element that is not counted as a form of national power here is social power.
Explanation
★The element that is not counted as a form of national power here is social power.
★National power is a state's capacity to pursue its interests and goals in relation to other states.
★Military power is the armed strength a state can bring to bear in conflict and deterrence.
★Economic power rests on wealth, industry, resources and trade.
★Psychological power covers national morale, leadership and the will to act.
★These dimensions together let a state assert itself on the world stage.
★Social power is not part of the standard list of components of national power.
★The elements of national power are a recurring topic in the study of international politics.
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