Q1. [1] § Overview § Why power sharing is desirable? § Forms of power-sharing
Consider the following statements on Power sharing and choose the correct option.
I. Imposing the will of majority community over others.
II. It helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between the social groups.
III. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
IV. It brings socio-political opposition among parties.
- (A) I and III
- (B) II and III
- (C) I and IV
- (D) I and II
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2023 32/6/1 Q15
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Model Answer
(B) II and III
Statements II and III are correct — power sharing reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups and ensures the stability of political order. Statement I describes majoritarianism (undesirable), and Statement IV is incorrect as power sharing reduces, not brings, socio-political opposition.
Explanation
The textbook (Why power sharing is desirable?, Chapter 1) clearly states: "power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups" and "power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order." Statement I describes what power sharing opposes (imposing majority will), and Statement IV contradicts the text entirely. Examiners expect students to identify the two correct prudential reasons for power sharing.
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