Q. Consider the following statements about power shared among different social groups.

1. ‘Community Government’ in Belgium is a good example of this arrangement.
2. This type of arrangement is meant to give space in the government and administration to diverse social groups.
3. This method does not give minority communities a fair share in power.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Power may also be shared among different social groups such as the religious and linguistic groups. ‘Community Government’ in Belgium is a good example of this arrangement. In some countries there are constitutional and legal arrangements whereby socially weaker sections and women are represented in the legislatures and administration. This type of arrangement is meant to give space in the government and administration to diverse social groups who otherwise would feel alienated from the government. This method is used to give minority communities a fair share in power.