Federal division of power is a form of power-sharing. Which of the following countries follows this form of power-sharing?

Afghanistan

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Sri Lanka

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India

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People's Republic of China

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Solution

The correct option is C India
In India, power is shared among governments at different levels. We have the Central or Union Government and the State Government at the provincial or regional level. Such a government is usually known as federation. The Indian Constitution also clearly lays down the powers of the different levels of government.

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After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give your reasons in about 50 words.

Thomman − Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious, linguistic or ethnic divisions.

Mathayi − Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional divisions.

Ouseph − Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions.

A. Power shared among different organs of the government	I Community government
B. Power shared among governments at different levels	II Separation of powers
C. Power shared by different social groups	III Coalition government
D. Power shared by two or more political parties	IV Federal government

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