Class 10 Civics Chapter 1: Power Sharing Quiz

Which type of power sharing involves sharing power among governments at different levels?

In what country is the concept of 'Community Government' an example of power sharing among different social groups?

Which group is given representation in legislatures and administration as a means of power sharing?

Which entities control or influence those in power, as mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of power sharing among different political parties according to the text?

How can interest and pressure groups have a share in governmental power?

Why is power sharing desirable in a democracy according to the text?

What is emphasized as the very spirit of democracy in the text?

What is meant by horizontal distribution of power?

What role does each organ of government play in a democracy with respect to power sharing?

What is one reason given in favor of power sharing according to the text?

What is described as an intelligent sharing of power according to the text?

In a democracy, power is not concentrated in one organ of government, but is shared among different organs to prevent exploitation.
Power sharing is essential for the design of democracy, as it promotes a balance of power among institutions.

Horizontal Distribution of Power: Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
- Each organ checks the others, preventing any one from exercising unlimited power.
Vertical Distribution of Power: Power is shared among governments at different levels, such as the central government, state government, and local governments (municipality and panchayat).
Distribution of Power among Different Social Groups: Power is shared among different social groups, such as religious and linguistic groups, to give minority communities a fair share in power.
Power Sharing among Political Parties, Pressure and Interest Groups: Power is shared among different political parties, pressure groups, and movement groups, which control or influence those in power.

Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy, as it involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effects.
Power sharing promotes Democracy, as it ensures that those who are affected by the exercise of power have a say in the decision-making process.

Test your knowledge on the concepts covered in Chapter 1 'Power Sharing' of RBSE Class 10 Social Science Civics with this quiz. Get a brief overview and summary of the key concepts discussed in the chapter.