RUBY PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL

CHAPTER -POWER SHARING

REVISION WORKSHEET- 2
CLASS X
DATE: 30.04.2024

Q1. In dealing with power sharing, which one of the following statements is
NOT correct about democracy?
A. People are the source of all political power.
B. In a democracy, people rule themselves through institutions of self-
governance.
C. In a democracy, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in
a society.
D. In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take
quick decisions and enforce them.
Q2. Non-sharing of power leads to____________________.
A. peace among all the communities
B. tyranny of the majority and oppression of the minority
C. negation of the very spirit of democracy
D. both (b) and (c)
Q3.The Government in which power is shared by two or more political
parties, is known as :
A. Community Government
B. Unitary Government
C. Federal Government
D. Coalition Government
Q4.A belief that the majority community should be able to rule country in
whichever way they want ,by disregarding the wishes and needs of minority
is known as:
A.Accomodation
B.Democracy
C.Federalism
D.Majoritarianism
Q5. Look at the given Sri Lanka map and mention the colour of the region
where Sri-Lankan Tamils lived?

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A. Orange colour region
B. Yellow colour region
C. Dark brown colour region
D. Dotted region
Q6.The population of Sri Lanka is divided into ___________.
A. Sinhala 59 % and Tamil 40%.
B. Sinhala 68 % and Tamil 28%.
C. Sinhala 74 % and Tamil 18%.
D. Sinhala 80 % and Tamil 20%
Q7.Belgium has borders with the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg and---
________________________.
A. Brazil
B. Rome
C. Germany
D. Lebanon

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 Q8.The pie chart below shows the ethnic composition of Belgium.
Analyse the pie chart and state the correct statement.

Dutch speakers in Flemish

region
French speakers in
Wallonia
German Speakers

A. Majority of the Belgians are German speakers.

B. The majority community in Belgium were Dutch speakers with more power
C. The majority Dutch speakers were less powerful than the minority French
speakers.
D. None of these.

Read the passage given below and answer the given questions

The Belgian leaders took a different path. They recognized the existence of
regional differences and cultural diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they
amended their constitution four times to work out an arrangement that would
enable everyone to live together within the same country. The arrangement they
worked out is different from any other country and is very innovative. •
Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers
shall be equal in the central government. Some special laws require the support
of majority of members from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community
can make decisions unilaterally. • Many powers of the central government have
been given to state governments of the two regions of the country. The state
governments are not subordinate to the Central Government. • Brussels has a
separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
The French speaking people accepted equal representation in Brussels because
the Dutch speaking community has accepted equal representation in the Central
Government. • Apart from the Central and the State Government, there is a third
kind of government. This ‘community government’ is elected by people
belonging to one language community – Dutch, French and German-speaking –

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no matter where they live. This government has the power regarding cultural,
educational, and language related issues.

Q9. How Belgian government solved its ethnic Problem?

Q10.Bring out main sharp contrasts between Belgium and Sri Lankan
democracies.

SOLVE THE WORKSHEET IN YOUR HISTORY CLASSWORK

NOTEBOOK (WITH DATE). QUESTIONS TO BE WRITTEN DOWN
AND ANSWERED.

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