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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option : (I) Majoritarianism is the real spirit of democracy. (II) It creates balance and harmony in different groups. (III) It reduces the possibility of conflict among social groups. (IV) Power sharing is the essence of democracy.
  1. (a) I, II and III
  2. (b) II, III and IV
  3. (c) I, III and IV
  4. (d) I, II and IV
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Model Answer

(b) II, III and IV

Statement I is incorrect — majoritarianism undermines democracy. Statements II, III, and IV correctly describe power sharing: it creates balance, reduces conflict, and is the essence of democracy.

Explanation

The source passage ("Why power sharing is desirable?") states: "power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups" (Statement III) and "Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy" (Statement IV). It also implies balance and harmony among groups (Statement II). Majoritarianism is explicitly criticised — "Imposing the will of majority community over others… undermines the unity of the nation" — so Statement I is false. Eliminate any option containing I.

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