Power Sharing — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Civics · Chapter 1
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE Civics questions from Chapter 1, "Power Sharing". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Power Sharing", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Power Sharing, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 10 Civics mastery score. 6 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Power Sharing (Class 10 Civics)
Using the contrasting stories of Belgium and Sri Lanka, this chapter shows why sharing power is desirable in a democracy. Belgium accommodated its communities and stayed united; Sri Lanka's majoritarianism bred conflict. It also classifies the forms power sharing takes and the prudential and moral reasons for it.
- Belgium model
- Between 1970-93 Belgium amended its constitution four times so that Dutch, French and German speakers share power equally at central, state and community levels.
- Community government
- A Belgian innovation: a government elected by people of one language group (Dutch, French, German) that controls cultural, educational and language matters.
- Brussels tension
- In the capital Brussels, French speakers are a majority though Dutch speakers form the majority in Belgium overall — a source of special tension.
- Sri Lanka majoritarianism
- The Sinhala majority (about 74%) used its numbers to dominate; the 1956 Act made Sinhala the sole official language, sidelining Tamils.
Power Sharing — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 Civics)
6 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 24 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Belgium's two main linguistic communities are:
A.German and ItalianB.Tamil and SinhalaC.Hindi and UrduD.Dutch and French✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Dutch and French
Explanation: Flemish (Dutch) and Walloon (French).
- Q2Easy
Sharing of power among different organs of government like the legislature, executive and judiciary is called:
A.Horizontal distribution of power✓ CorrectB.Vertical distribution of powerC.Communal sharing of powerD.Coalition sharingAnswer: A. Horizontal distribution of power
Explanation: Organs at the same level share power horizontally, allowing them to check one another.
- Q3Medium
Why is the Belgian model of power sharing often described as a 'very innovative' arrangement?
A.It gave all power to the Dutch majorityB.It made French the only official languageC.It abolished regional governments entirelyD.It ensured equal seats for the two communities in central government and a separate community government for cultural matters✓ CorrectAnswer: D. It ensured equal seats for the two communities in central government and a separate community government for cultural matters
Explanation: Belgian leaders shared power across levels and gave a third community government, accommodating all groups without splitting the country.
- Q4Medium
Power sharing among Legislature, Executive and Judiciary is:
A.Horizontal distribution✓ CorrectB.Vertical distributionC.Community sharingD.NoneAnswer: A. Horizontal distribution
Explanation: Among organs of same level — horizontal.
- Q5Hard
Sri Lanka's majoritarian policy led to:
A.Economic boomB.Civil war between Sinhalese and Tamils✓ CorrectC.Strong unityD.Migration to IndiaAnswer: B. Civil war between Sinhalese and Tamils
Explanation: Tamil grievances triggered prolonged civil conflict.
- Q6Hard
A prudential reason for power sharing is:
A.It's traditionB.It looks goodC.It reduces conflict and ensures stability✓ CorrectD.It's freeAnswer: C. It reduces conflict and ensures stability
Explanation: Pragmatic gain: avoiding social conflict.
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What are the key concepts in Class 10 Civics Power Sharing?+
Using the contrasting stories of Belgium and Sri Lanka, this chapter shows why sharing power is desirable in a democracy. Belgium accommodated its communities and stayed united; Sri Lanka's majoritarianism bred conflict. It also classifies the forms power sharing takes and the prudential and moral reasons for it. Key ideas include Belgium model, Community government, Brussels tension, Sri Lanka majoritarianism.
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It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Power Sharing": 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Power Sharing" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. 6 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Power Sharing" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Power Sharing (Class 10 Civics)?+
The questions that matter most test Belgium model, Community government, Brussels tension, Sri Lanka majoritarianism. This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 10 Civics Power Sharing has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.