alleryIn a democracy, power-sharing is desirable mainly because it:
AReduces possibility of conflict between social groups
BConcentrates power in one ruler
CEncourages dictatorship
DRemoves elections completely
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Reduces possibility of conflict between social groups
1. Power-sharing distributes power among different social groups (linguistic, religious, regional).
2. This reduces potential for inter-group conflict.
3. It's also the spirit of democracy — all those affected by a decision should have a say.
_Source: syllabus SST Polity Ch 1 §1.3 Why power sharing is desirable_
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