Which among the following statements about hegemony is incorrect ?

• 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.

Which among the following statements is wrong about the contemporary world order?

• There is an absence of world government, which could regulate the State's behavior.
• The US is the predominant player in world affairs.
• States are using force against one another.
• States, which violate international law, are severely punished by the UN.

Which among the following statements is wrong with regard to 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'?

• More than forty countries joined in the US-led coalition of the willing to invade Iraq.
• The reason given for invading Iraq was to prevent it from developing weapons of mass destruction.
• The action was taken with the prior approval of the UN.
• The US - led coalition did not face major resistance from Iraqi forces.

Give an example each of the three kinds of hegemony that are dealt with in the chapter. Do not cite examples that are in the chapter.