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Power Sharing

CBSE Class 10 · Social Science · Chapter 13

Past board exam questions

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark

In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as the correct answer: Assertion (A): Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power. Reason (R): It ensures that power does not remain in one hand. Choose the correct option-

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark

From a prudential viewpoint, which of the following arguments best supports the idea of power sharing?

  1. t is morally correct
  2. It upholds democratic ideals
  3. It reduces the chances of social unrest
  4. It guarantees equal economic growth for all sections.
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It reduces the chances of social unrest

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 2 marks

How the powers were shared between the central and state government in Belgium to avoid the division of the country? Explain.

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Any two: 1. The Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch- and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government, so that no single community can make decisions unilaterally. 2. Many powers of the central government have been given to the state governments of the two regions of the country; the state governments are not subordinate to the central government. 3. Brussels has a separate government in which both communities have equal representation.

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 2 marks

Why is a democratic system of government regarded as the best form of governance in terms of involving the maximum number of citizens as stakeholders in political power? Explain with suitable arguments.

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Any two: 1. People as the source of political power: in a democracy the people are the ultimate source of all political power and have the right and opportunity to govern themselves through institutions of self-government. 2. Active participation and representation: democracy ensures that citizens participate in political processes, are represented in government and get opportunities to take part in decision-making. 3. Accountability and stability: democracy encourages public debate and expression of opinion, which influence policy; it lets people hold the government accountable, ensures transparency, reduces conflict between social groups and gives legitimacy to the elected government, …

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Identify the correct statement regarding Belgium.

  1. Small country of Europe
  2. Big country of Asia
  3. Big country of North America
  4. Small country of Africa
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Small country of Europe

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

The meaning of horizontal distribution of power is –

  1. Power shared among different organs of government.
  2. Power shared among governments at different levels.
  3. Power shared among different social groups of state.
  4. Power shared among different interest groups of state.
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Power shared among different organs of government.

CBSE 2026 sample paper · 1 mark

Which of the following statement(s) are true with respect to the ethnic composition of Belgium? I. 59 percent of the total population of Belgium lives in the Wallonia region and speaks French. II. 40 percent live in the Flemish region and speak Dutch. III. One percent of the Belgians speak German. IV. In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak French while 20 per cent are Dutch speaking. Choose the correct option:

  1. I and II
  2. III and IV
  3. I, II and III
  4. I and IV
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III and IV

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : Both, Sri Lanka and Belgium faced challenges of ethnic and linguistic diversity. Reason (R) : Sri Lanka had majority of Tamils whereas Belgium had majority of French speaking people.

  1. Both, (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. Both, (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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(A) is true, but (R) is false.