Class 10 Social Science — Chapter 13: Power Sharing
30 practice questions · 10 Easy · 10 Medium · 10 Hard
Practise Class 10 Social Science Chapter 13, "Power Sharing", with 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
"Power Sharing" is one of the chapters where dates, cause-and-effect reasoning and map/source interpretation really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Power Sharing, then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 10 Social Science mastery score. A few sample questions are shown below; sign in free to practise all 30.
Key concepts: Power Sharing (Class 10 Social Science)
Why sharing power is desirable in a democracy, illustrated by the contrasting experiences of Belgium and Sri Lanka.
- Belgium vs Sri Lanka
- Belgium accommodated its communities through power sharing; Sri Lanka's majoritarianism led to conflict — the central contrast of the chapter.
- Why power sharing
- Prudential reason: it reduces conflict and brings stability. Moral reason: it is the very spirit of democracy.
- Forms of power sharing
- Among organs of government (horizontal), among levels of government (vertical), among social groups, and among parties/pressure groups.
- Majoritarianism
- When the majority community dominates and ignores minorities — it can threaten national unity.
💡 Exam tips for Power Sharing
- The Belgium vs Sri Lanka comparison is the backbone of this chapter — learn it thoroughly.
- Distinguish prudential from moral reasons for power sharing.
Sample questions
Belgium's two main linguistic communities are:
Flemish (Dutch) and Walloon (French).
Power sharing among Legislature, Executive and Judiciary is:
Among organs of same level — horizontal.
Sri Lanka's majoritarian policy led to:
Tamil grievances triggered prolonged civil conflict.
Power Sharing — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 10 Social Science Power Sharing?+
Why sharing power is desirable in a democracy, illustrated by the contrasting experiences of Belgium and Sri Lanka. Key ideas include Belgium vs Sri Lanka, Why power sharing, Forms of power sharing, Majoritarianism.
What does Class 10 Social Science Chapter 13 (Power Sharing) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Power Sharing" — 10 Easy, 10 Medium and 10 Hard — each with a timed quiz and an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
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