UPSC Sociology Optional 2024 Paper I Q.5D — Sociological theories of Power

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2024), Paper I, Question 5D (10 marks, about 150 words).

Section: Section B | Type: Compulsory question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 7 — Politics and Society | Topic a — Sociological theories of Power.

Question: How is ‘power’ different from ‘authority’? Discuss various types of authorities as theorized by Max Weber.

Section B

5.(d)

How is ‘power’ different from ‘authority’? Discuss various types of authorities as theorized by Max Weber.

10 Marks 150 words 7. Politics and Society a. Sociological theories of Power

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