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After reading this chapter, three students drew different conclusions. Which of these do you agree with and why? Give your reasons in about 50 words.                                                                                         [NCERT]

Thomman - Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religiousm. linguistic or ethnic divisions.

Mattayi  - Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional division.

Ouseph - Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have social divisions.

 

Answer:

Ouseph drew a correct conclusion like:

"Every society needs some form of power sharing even if they are small or do not have social divisions." This statement is very much correct because of various facts like:

(i) Power sharing signifies equal participation proper representation a fair chance to minorities and above all the very spirit of democratic societies.

(ii) So every society whether small or big do not have social divisions need some form of power sharing. Through power sharing due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society and everyone has a voice in the shaping of public policies.

(iii) Besides power sharing provides equal opportunities to every level of the society like the grass root level i.e. village through Panchayati Raj for the political stability.