CAPF AC 2016 PYQ with Answer — The theory of Separation of Powers is a division of powers between:

2016 · Q97

The theory of Separation of Powers is a division of powers between:

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ACentral and State Governments
Bdifferent branches of Government
Cthe polity and the economy
DState and local Governments

Explanation

Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers divides state authority among the different branches of government: the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. It is not about Centre-state division, polity-economy division, or state-local division. Hence 'different branches of Government' is correct.