Civics
Power-sharing
सत्ता की साझेदारी
This Class 10 Civics chapter explains why sharing power is essential in a democracy. Students examine how Belgium accommodated linguistic and cultural diversity, while Sri Lanka’s majoritarian policies created conflict. The chapter introduces different forms of power-sharing among organs and levels of government, social groups, and political parties and pressure groups. It also shows how power-sharing promotes political stability, reduces conflict, protects inclusion, and strengthens democratic governance.
1Need for power sharing in democracy
लोकतंत्र में सत्ता-साझेदारी की आवश्यकता
In Class 10 Civics, this topic from the chapter Power-sharing explains why dividing power is essential in a democracy. Students learn that sharing authority among different organs of government, levels of administration, social groups and political parties helps prevent conflict, protect minority interests and maintain political stability. The topic also presents prudential reasons, which improve decision-making and reduce the risk of violence, and moral reasons, which uphold democratic participation and the right of citizens to be consulted.
0 questionsBelgium and Sri Lanka examples
बेल्जियम और श्रीलंका के उदाहरण
In this Class 10 Civics topic from the chapter Power-sharing, students compare how Belgium and Sri Lanka responded to ethnic and linguistic diversity. Belgium’s arrangements—community government, regional autonomy and accommodation among language groups—show how sharing power can build trust and unity. Sri Lanka’s majoritarian policies, including the Sinhala Only approach, help students understand how excluding Tamil communities created conflict. The comparison highlights why democratic power-sharing matters for equality, stability and national unity.
0 questionsIndia compared with them
भारत और अन्य देशों की तुलना
In this Class 10 Civics topic from the chapter Power-sharing, students compare India’s approach to managing social and regional diversity with arrangements in other countries. They examine how federalism, constitutional safeguards, democratic representation, and the sharing of authority can reduce conflict and support national unity. The comparison helps learners understand why power-sharing matters and how different political systems respond to demands from linguistic, ethnic, and regional communities.
0 questionsPower sharing for unity and stability
एकता और स्थिरता के लिए सत्ता-साझेदारी
In this Class 10 Civics topic from the chapter “Power-sharing,” students examine how sharing political power can strengthen national unity, protect the interests of different communities, and support stable democratic government. They explore the moral and practical reasons for power-sharing, compare major forms such as among organs, levels and social groups, and understand how inclusion, accommodation and checks on authority help prevent conflict. Examples from Belgium and Sri Lanka connect these ideas with real political choices.
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