Coalition governments illustrate sharing of power between:
ACentre and states
BJudiciary and executive
CDifferent political parties / pressure groups
DIndian National Congress wings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Different political parties / pressure groups
1. When no single party gets a majority, several parties form a COALITION.
2. Power is shared among them — each may control different ministries.
3. Common in Indian politics since 1989; also seen in Germany and elsewhere.
_Source: syllabus SST Polity Ch 1 §1.3 Forms of Power Sharing_
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