Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : Belgium's power sharing arrangements were designed to accommodate its linguistic and cultural divisions.
Reason (R) : Belgian leaders recognized the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities.
Option :
Class 10 · Social Science · CBSE Board · 2022–2026
Power Sharing — Class 10 Social Science PYQs
33 questions from this chapter, asked in 5 Class 10 exams between 2022–2026 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.
33questions
5Class 10 exams
2022–2026years covered
1 / 2 / 3 / 4mark values asked
Questions asked per year
Practice questions
Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Forms of Power-sharing
Passage
The idea of power-sharing has emerged in opposition to the notions of undivided political power. For a long time, it was believed that all power of a government must reside in one person or group of persons located at one place. It was felt that if the power to decide is dispersed, it would not be possible to take quick decisions and to enforce them. But these notions have changed with the emergence of democracy. One basic principle of democracy is that people are the source of all political power. In a democracy, people rule themselves through institutions of self-government. In a good democratic government, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society. Everyone has a voice in the shaping of public policies. Therefore, it follows that in a democracy, political power should be distributed among as many citizens as possible.
(28.1) How does power sharing promote stability of political order ?
(28.2) How are pressure groups part of the power sharing mechanism ?
(28.3) How does power sharing contribute to the spirit of democracy ?
Belgium solved its problem of majoritarianism by strengthening which of the following types of government ?
"That democratic system of government is considered good in which maximum number of citizens are made stakeholders in political power." Explain the statement with suitable arguments.
"Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy." Support the statement by giving suitable arguments.
"Political power cannot be divided." Analyse suitable arguments against the statement.
Which one of the following organisations has its headquarter in Brussels ?
"The government measures gradually increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils." Explain the statement.
Explain the vertical distribution of power given in the Indian Constitution.
Why is power sharing essential for the success of democracy ? Explain.
Why practise Power Sharing PYQs?
Power Sharing has appeared in 5 Class 10 Social Science exams we track between 2022–2026, with questions worth 1, 2, 3, 4 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.
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