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Explain the effectivene… (Class 10 Social Science 2025, Q22)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 32/3/1 · 2 marks · Very short answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025: question 22

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2025, paper 32/3/1, section B, question 22, for 2 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q22 · 2 marks · Very short answerPower-sharing

Explain the effectiveness of vertical distribution of 'power sharing' in the context of India.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 32/3/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Vertical means among different levels of government.

Hint 2

Name the levels, then say what benefit people get.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. The Constitution clearly divides power among three levels: the Union, State and Local (urban and rural) governments. This reduces conflict because each level knows its powers.

    1 mark

  2. It brings governance closer to the people, increases participation at the grassroots in decision-making and helps solve local problems efficiently.

    1 mark

Answer: Vertical power sharing among Union, State and Local governments makes governance efficient and participatory.

Where the marks are

  • Power shared among three levels, clearly laid down (1 mark)
  • Greater grassroots participation and efficiency (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Power-sharing, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2025 board paper, set 32/3/1: every question, by section.

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