Question

The idea of power-sharing has emerged in opposition to the notions of undivided political

power. For a long time it was believed that all power of a government must reside in one

person or group of persons located at one place. It was felt that if the power to decide is

dispersed, it would not be possible to take quick decisions and to enforce them. But

these notions have changed with the emergence of democracy. One basic principle of

democracy is that people are the source of all political power. In a democracy, people

rule themselves through institutions of self-government. In a good democratic

government, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society.






a) In how many tiers power is shared in India?

i. One layer

ii. Two layer

iii. Three layer

iv. Four layer


b) Why did idea of power sharing emerge?


c) ‘It would not be possible to take quick decisions and to enforce them in
Democracy.’ Do you agree with the statement?


d) Write a brief gist of the above given paragraph in your own words.​

Answer 1

iii) three layers tiers power is share in india