Match the forms of power sharing with forms of government.Matrix: Column I Column II(a)Power sharing among different organs of 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 - Sri Chaitanya Infinity Learn Best Online Courses for NCERT Solutions, CBSE, ICSE, JEE, NEET, Olympiad and Class 6 to 12

A
a-ii; b-iv; c-i; d-iii
B
a-i; b-ii; c-iv; d-iii
C
a-iv; b-iii; c-i; d-ii
D
a-ii,; b-iv; c-iii; d-iv

Solution:

1)      Power sharing means transferring power and responsibilities from the centre to the constituent units. It has different forms. When power is distributed among different organs of government, it is called separation of powers.
2)      The organs of the government are the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Each organ checks the power of the other. It follows a horizontal distribution of power. When Powers are distributed among different levels of government, it is called the federal government.
3)      When powers are distributed among different social groups, it can be religious/linguistic groups. It is called Community Government.
4)      When power is shared among different parties, it is possible to make sure power does not get confined to a single hand. It is called Coalition Government.