Chapter 1 Power Sharing Assertation & Reasoning

Questions Class 10th Social Science

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Directions:- In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have been put
forward. Read both statements carefully and choose the correct answer from the below:

(A) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).

(B) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).

(C) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

(D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

1.) Assertion (A): In Belgium, the leaders realized that the unity of the country is possible by
respecting the feelings and interest of different countries.

Reason: Belgium favoured Dutch speaking community.

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Answer- (B) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).

2.) Assertion (A): Horizontal distribution of power allows different organs of the government
placed at same level to exercise different powers.

Reason(R): The separation ensures that different organs can exercise unlimited power

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Answer- (C) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

3.) Assertion (A): In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies.

Reason: India has federal system.

Answer- (C) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

4.) Assertion (A): Power sharing is good for democracy.

Reason (R): It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between the social groups.

Answer- (A) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
5.) Assertion (A): Power Sharing is good.

Reason: It leads to ethical tension.

Answer- (B) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).

6.) Assertion (A): French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.

Reason: Belgian Government favoured French speaking community.

Answer- (A) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).

7.) Assertion (A): Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1949.

Reason(R): The leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over government by
virtue of their majority

Answer- (D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

8.) Assertion (A): Community government in Belgium is elected by one language community.

Reason: Community government helped in resolving conflict between different linguistic groups.

Answer- (B) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).

9) Assertion (A): Community government in Belgium allows to share power among religious and
linguistic groups.

Reason(R): In India there are legal and constitutional arrangements where by socially weaker
sections and women are represented in the legislatures and administration.

Answer- (B) If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).