MCQs

1. Which of the following is NOT a form of power-sharing?

a) Power shared among different organs of government

b) Power shared among different social groups

c) Power concentrated in a single authority

d) Power shared among different political parties

2. What is the primary reason for power-sharing in a democracy?

a) To strengthen military control

b) To prevent conflict and promote stability

c) To allow a single party to dominate

d) To ensure quick decision-making

3. The division of power between the legislature, executive, and judiciary is called:

a) Vertical division of power

b) Horizontal division of power

c) Community-based power-sharing

d) Dictatorial power-sharing

4. Which of the following is an example of power-sharing among different levels of government?

a) The Union and State governments in India

b) The Supreme Court and the Parliament

c) Political parties forming an alliance

d) Trade unions influencing the government

5. Which country follows a system of power-sharing through coalition governments?

a) China

b) North Korea

c) India

d) Saudi Arabia

Answers and Explanations

1. (c) Power concentrated in a single authority.

• Power-sharing means distributing power among different entities to ensure balance .

2. (b) To prevent conflict and promote stability.

• Power-sharing ensures that diverse groups in society feel represented and reduces conflicts .

3. (b) Horizontal division of power.

• This system prevents one organ of government from becoming too powerful .

4. (a) The Union and State governments in India.

• This represents federal power-sharing, where different levels of government operate independently .

5. (c) India. • India has a history of coalition governments where multiple parties share power .