AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
A prudential reason for power sharing is based on careful calculation of gains and losses — power sharing reduces conflict between social groups and ensures political stability. It prevents the tyranny of the majority, which can undermine national unity in the long run.
A moral reason is based on the intrinsic value of sharing power — it reflects the very spirit of democracy, giving people the right to be consulted on governance and making the government legitimate through citizens' participation.
Source: Chapter 1, "Why power sharing is desirable?"
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Examiners expect a clear contrast between the two reasons — "prudential = practical/outcome-based" vs "moral = principle/value-based." Use the textbook's own language: "careful calculation of gains and losses" for prudential, and "spirit of democracy / right to be consulted" for moral. At 2 marks, one sentence per reason with a brief elaboration is sufficient — avoid lengthy examples.