What is Coalition Government Class 10?

Coalition Government is a type of government formed when no single party gets a majority, and two or more parties join together to run the country. In elections, if no party gets more than 50% of the seats, then they need support from other parties to form a government. This is called a coalition.

Key Features:

• Formed through alliances between parties
• Based on mutual agreement and cooperation
• Common in a multi-party system like India

Advantages of Coalition Government:

• Represents diverse groups and opinions
• Encourages compromise and negotiation
• Prevents power from being concentrated in one party

Disadvantages:

• Can be unstable and break apart easily
• Decision-making may be slow
• Conflicts between coalition partners

Examples in India:

• National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
• United Progressive Alliance (UPA)