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Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Social Science

What Power-sharing covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Why Power-sharing Matters.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Power-sharing

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1. Why Power-sharing Matters

  • A democracy works best when power is not concentrated in one hand.
  • If one group forces its rule on others, social conflict can grow.
  • Power-sharing helps maintain peace and stability in a country.
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2. Belgium: Accommodation through Power-sharing

  • Belgium is smaller in area than Haryana and has a population a little over one crore.
  • 59% of Belgium's population lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch.
  • 40% live in Wallonia and speak French.
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3. Sri Lanka: Majoritarianism and Conflict

  • Sri Lanka is an island nation off the southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
  • It has about two crore people, about the same as Haryana.
  • Sinhala-speakers are 74% of the population.
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4. Why Power-sharing is Desirable

  • Power-sharing reduces the chance of conflict between social groups.
  • It helps prevent violence and political instability.
  • Tyranny of the majority can harm the majority too, not only minorities.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Power-sharing in democracy

Why power-sharing is neededBelgium case studySri Lanka case studyForms of power-sharingHorizontal distribution of powerVertical division of powerPower sharing among social groupsPower sharing among political parties, pressure groups and movements

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What are the important topics in Power-sharing for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Social Science?
Key topics in Power-sharing include Why Power-sharing Matters, Belgium: Accommodation through Power-sharing, Sri Lanka: Majoritarianism and Conflict, Why Power-sharing is Desirable. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Power-sharing for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
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