Test / Exam Name: Power Sharing Standard: 10th Subject: Social Studies

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Questions: 141 Time: 60 Mins Marks: 141

Q1. In Sri lanka, there are about ___________ percent Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala? 1 Mark
1. 10
2. 15
3. 7
4. 12

Ans: 3. 7

Q2. Study the given caricature. Which of the following options best signifies this cartoon? 1 Mark

1. Concentration of power in few hands.

2. Democracy is like a horse-cart.
3. Putin and Bush are good friends.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Concentration of power in few hands.

Q3. When did Sri Lanka emerge as an independent country? 1 Mark

1. 1949
2. 1950
3. 1948
4. 1951

Ans: 3. 1948

Q4. A legitimate government is one where citizens: 1 Mark

1. Through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
2. Through roles, acquire a stake in the system.
3. Without participation, acquire a stake in the system.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Through participation, acquire a stake in the system.

Explanation:
A legitimate government is one where citizens through participation, acquire a stake in the system.

Q5. Brussels was chosen the headquarters of: 1 Mark

1. European Union
2. G-77
3. G-5
4. None of these

Ans: 1. European Union

Q6. Most of the Sinhalese Speaking people in Srilanka are __________? 1 Mark
1. Hindus
2. Christians
 3. Muslims
4. Buddhists

Ans: 4. Buddhists

Q7. One basic principle of democracy is that people: 1 Mark

1. Can enjoy all the powers.
2. Can not enjoy all the powers.
3. Are the source of all political power.
4. Are not the source of all political power.

Ans: 3. Are the source of all political power.

Solution:
In democracy, people are the source of all political power.

Q8. The principle of majoritarianism led to a civil war in: 1 Mark

1. Sri Lanka.
2. Georgia.
3. Belgium.
4. Ukraine.

Ans: 1. Sri Lanka.

Q9. The ‘community government’ is elected by people belonging to one language community – Dutch, French and 1 Mark
German-speaking. What powers does it hold?
1. Cultural, educational and language-related issues.
2. Political issues.
3. Defence related issues.
4. All of the above.

Ans: 1. Cultural, educational and language-related issues.

Q10. Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka: 1 Mark
1. Christian and Tamil.
2. Buddhist and Hindu.
3. Sinhali and Tamil.
4. Sinhali and Christian.

Ans: 3. Sinhali and Tamil.

Q11. System of 'checks and balances' means: 1 Mark

1. Horizontal distribution of powers.
2. Separation of powers.
3. Put a check on the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs of government by maintaining a balance of
power among various institutions.
4. Federal division of powers.

Ans: 3. Put a check on the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs of government by maintaining a balance of power among various
institutions.

Q12. Look at the above building and name it? 1 Mark

1. Indian parliament.
2. Sri Lanka parliament.
3. European parliament.
 4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. European parliament.

Q13. When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, ______ was chosen as its 1 Mark
headquarters.
1. Brussels
2. Paris
3. London
4. Zurich

Ans: 1. Brussels

Q14. The capital city of Belgium is: 1 Mark

1. Rome.
2. Moscow.
3. Brussels.
4. Sydney.

Ans: 3. Brussels.
Solution:
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium.

Q15. The policy .............. of was constitutionally adopted by the Government of Belgium. 1 Mark
1. Majoritarianism.
2. Accommodation.
3. Discrimination.
4. Economic equality.

Ans: 2. Accommodation.

Q16. Which of the following is not one of the three organs of government powers are shared? 1 Mark
1. Legislature
2. Bureaucracy
3. Executive
4. Judiciary

Ans: 2. Bureaucracy

Q17. Belgium has borders with France, the Netherlands, ________ and Luxembourg. 1 Mark
1. Sweden
2. Austria
3. Italy
4. Germany

Ans: 4. Germany

Q18. Which of the following is not a major social group in Sri Lanka? 1 Mark
1. Sinhala-speakers or Sinhala Community.
2. Sri Lankan Tamils.
3. Indian Tamils.
4. Anglo-Indians.

Ans: 4. Anglo-Indians.

Q19. Which is a federal division of power? 1 Mark

1. Governments at the provincial or regional level.
2. Legislature, executive and judiciary.
3. Among different social groups.
4. Political parties, pressure groups and movements.
Ans: 1. Governments at the provincial or regional level.

Q20. Sri Lanka is just a few kilometres off the southern coast of: 1 Mark
1. Kerala.
2. Tamil Nadu.
3. Karnataka.
4. Maharashtra.

Ans: 2. Tamil Nadu.

Explanation:
Sri Lanka is just a few kilometres off the southern coast of Tamil Nadu.

Q21. Brussels presented a special problem: 1 Mark

What was it?
1. Dutch-speaking people constituted a minority in the country, but a majority in the capital.
2. Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country, but a minority in the capital.
3. Other foriehn languages were seeping in.
4. English was becoming dominant.

Ans: 2. Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country, but a minority in the capital.

Q22. Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have: 1 Mark
1. Unequal representation.
2. Equal representation.
3. No representation.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. Equal representation.

Explanation:
Both the communities have equal representation.

Q23. Which one of the following statements about coalition Government is ture? 1 Mark
1. Power is shared among the different organs of the government.
2. Power is shared among governments at different levels.
3. Power is shared by different social groups.
4. Power is shared by two or more political parties.

Ans: 4. Power is shared by two or more political parties.

Q24. Power is shared among different political parties that represent: 1 Mark
1. Different candidates.
2. Same ideologies.
3. Different ideologies and social groups.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. Different ideologies and social groups.

Explanation:
Power is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies and social groups.

Q25. Which of the statements about power-sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka are correct? 1 Mark
1. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-
speaking people.
2. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking
majority.
3. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power-sharing to protect their culture, language
and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.
4. The transformation of Belgium from a unitary government to a federal one prevented the division of
country on linguistic lines.
Ans: 4. The transformation of Belgium from a unitary government to a federal one prevented the division of country on linguistic lines.

Q26. Who elects the community government in Belgium? 1 Mark

1. People belonging to one language community only.
2. By the leader of Belgium.
3. The citizens of the whole country.
4. The community leaders to Belgium.

Ans: 1. People belonging to one language community only.

Q27. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1 Mark
List I List II
1.Federalism (a) Power shared by different social groups.
Coalition gover When power is taken away from central & state government and given to loca
2. (b)
nment l government.
Community go Is a system of the government in which power is divided between central auth
3. (c)
vernment ority and various constituent units of the country.
Decentralisatio
4. (d)Power shared by two or more political parties.
n
1. 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(d), 4.(b)
2. 1.(c), 2.(d), 3.(b), 4.(a)
3. 1.(c), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(b)
4. 1.(a), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(b)

Ans: 3. 1.(c), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(b)

Q28. The governments at the provincial jor regional level, in India, are called: 1 Mark
1. Zila parishad.
2. Gram parishad.
3. Central government.
4. State government.

Ans: 4. State government.

Explanation:
In India governments at the provincial or regional level is called state government.

Q29. Most of the Sinhala-Speaking people are: 1 Mark

1. Hindus.
2. Muslims.
3. Buddhists.
4. Christians.

Ans: 3. Buddhists.
Explanation:
Most of the Sinhala-Speaking people are Buddhists, while most of the Tamils are Hindus or Muslims.

Q30. Which one of the following systems of power sharing is called checks and balances? 1 Mark
1. Horizontal distribution of powers.
2. Federal division of powers.
3. Separation of powers.
4. Power shared among different levels of government.

Ans: 1. Horizontal distribution of powers.

Q31. In the island nation of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Tamil population is concentrated in the _______ and _____ of the 1 Mark
country.
1. South and West.
2. South and East.
 3. North and Central.
4. North and East.

Ans: 4. North and East.

Q32. The Constitution of Belgium prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers ___________ in 1 Mark
the central government?
1. Shall be equal.
2. Dutch speaking shall be more.
3. French speaking will be more.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Shall be equal.

Q33. When did the Civil War of Sri Lanka end? 1 Mark
1. 2010
2. 2009
3. 2005
4. 2011

Ans: 2. 2009

Q34. How many times was the constitution of Belgium amended between 1970 and 1993? 1 Mark
1. Three times
2. Two times
3. Four times
4. Once

Ans: 3. Four times

Q35. The new Constitution of Sri Lanka shall protect and foster 1 Mark
1. Christian.
2. Buddhism.
3. Muslim.
4. Hindu.

Ans: 2. Buddhism.

Q36. What led to tensions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium during the 1950s 1 Mark
and 1960s?
1. Both the communities demanded special powers.
2. The minority French-speaking community was richer and more powerful than the majority Dutch-speaking
community.
3. The majority Dutch-speaking community was richer and more powerful than the minority French-speaking
community.
4. Both the communities were equal in socio-economic ladder and this was resented by the French-speaking
community.

Ans: 2. The minority French-speaking community was richer and more powerful than the majority Dutch-speaking community.

Q37. The Government in which power is shared by two or more political parties, is known as: 1 Mark
1. Community Government.
2. Unitary Government.
3. Federal Government.
4. Coalition Government.

Ans: 3. Federal Government.

Q38. Which of the following is not the benefits of power sharing? 1 Mark
1. It reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups.
 2. It ensures political stability in the long run.
3. All political parties get their expected share.
4. It upholds the spirit of democracy.

Ans: 3. All political parties get their expected share.

Q39. ‘Community government’ exists in: 1 Mark

1. Sri Lanka.
2. Germany.
3. USA.
4. Belgium.

Ans: 4. Belgium.
Explanation:
‘Community government’ is the third government that exists in Belgium.

Q40. Give one moral reason as why power sharing is good? 1 Mark
1. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
2. It does not lead to confusion in managing the state.
3. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.
4. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.

Ans: 3. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.

Q41. The Bombay high count ordered the Maharashtra state government to immediately take action and improve 1 Mark
living conditions for the.
1. 3000-odd women at seven women’s homes in Mumbai.
2. 2000-odd children at six children’s homes in Mumbai.
3. 2000-odd children at seven children’s homes in Mumbai.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. 2000-odd children at seven children’s homes in Mumbai.

Explanation:
The Bombay high court has ordered the Maharashtra state government to improve living conditions of the 2000-odd children at
seven children’s homes in Mumbai.

Q42. The amended Constitution of Belgium prescribed that the number of ______ and French-speaking ministers shall 1 Mark
be equal in the central government.
1. Italian
2. German
3. English
4. Dutch

Ans: 4. Dutch

Q43. What percentage of Srilankan Population is Tamil Speaking? 1 Mark

1. 50%
2. 20%
3. 18%
4. 16%

Ans: 3. 18%

Q44. Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka. 1 Mark
1. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-
speaking community.
2. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking
majority.
 3. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power sharing to protect their culture, language
and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.
4. The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of
the country on linguistic lines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A, B, C and D
2. A, B and D
3. C and D
4. B, C and D

Ans: 4. B, C and D

Q45. Which is the capital city of Belgium? 1 Mark

1. Wallonia
2. Brussels
3. Bonn
4. Paris

Ans: 1. Brussels

Q46. In Belgium, there were tensions between the Dutch-speaking and ______ speaking communities during the 1 Mark
1950s and 1960s.
1. German
2. French
3. English
4. Russian

Ans: 2. French

Q47. What does Tamil Eelam mean? 1 Mark

1. Tamil state.
2. Tamil government.
3. Tamil nation.
4. Tamil court.

Ans: 1. Tamil state.

Q48. By the 1980s several political organisations were formed demanding __________? 1 Mark
1. Certain rights.
2. Independent Tamil Eelam (state).
3. Sovereign State.
4. Priority in Jobs for Tamils.

Ans: 2. Independent Tamil Eelam (state).

Q49. ______ was started in Sri Lanka due to distrust between the two communities. 1 Mark
1. First world war.
2. Second world war.
3. Civil war.
4. Belgium war.

Ans: 3. Civil war.

Q50. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1 Mark
List I List II
1.Ethnic (a) Either only one or two level of the government.
Majoritariani A violent conflict between opposing groups within a cou
2. (b)
sm ntry.
 Belief that the majority community should be able to rul
3.Civil war (c)
e a country.
Unitary syste
4. (d)A social division based on shared culture.
m
1. 1.(d), 2.(a), 3.(c), 4.(b)
2. 1.(b), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(c)
3. 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(b), 4.(d)
4. 1.(d), 2.(c), 3.(b), 4.(a)

Ans: 4. 1.(d), 2.(c), 3.(b), 4.(a)

Q51. Sri Lanka became independent in the year: 1 Mark

1. 1958
2. 1960
3. 1947
4. 1948

Ans: 4. 1948

Q52. Match List I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using the 1 Mark
codes given below in the lists:
List I List II
1 Power shared among different organs of government A Community government
2 Power shared among governments at different levels B Separation of powers
3 Power shared by different social groups C Coalition government
4 Power shared by two or more political parties D Federal government

1 2
(a) D A
(b) B C
(c) B D
(d) C D
3 4
B C
D A
A C
A B

Ans: 1 2 3 4
(c) B D A C

Q53. Sri-Lanka emerged as an independent country in: 1 Mark

1. 1945
2. 1946
3. 1947
4. 1948

Ans: 4. 1948
Explanation:
Sri-Lanka emerged as an independent country is 1948.

Q54. An Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language in: 1 Mark
1. 1954
2. 1955
3. 1956
4. 1957

Ans: 3. 1956

Q55. Which language is spoken by 80 per cent people of Brussels? 1 Mark

1. French
2. Dutch
3. German
 4. Latin

Ans: 1. French

Q56. The idea of power-sharing has emerged in opposition to _________? 1 Mark

1. Democracy
2. Dictatorship
3. Monarchy
4. Undivided political power under one sect

Ans: 4. Undivided political power under one sect

Q57. Which of the following statements are true? 1 Mark

1. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
2. Prudential reasons stress that power sharing will bring out better outcomes; moral reasons emphasise the
very act of power sharing as valuable.
3. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its
effects.
4. All the above statements are true.

Ans: 4. All the above statements are true.

Q58. DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable: 1 Mark

1. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
2. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
3. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
4. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

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.

Ans: 4. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Q59. Power sharing between .............. is not a form of power sharing. 1 Mark
1. A monarch and his ministers.
2. Organs of the government.
3. Different levels of government.
4. Social groups.

Ans: 1. A monarch and his ministers.

Q60. DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable: 1 Mark

1. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
2. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
3. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
4. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Assertion(A): The Belgian leaders recognized the existence of regional differences and and cultural diversities.
Reason(R): Between 1970 and 1993 they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an
arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.

Ans: 1. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).

Q61. Which one of the following is not a valid reason for power sharing? 1 Mark
1. To reduce tensions.
2. Being part and parcel of democracy.
3. For majoritarianism.
4. For political stability.

Ans: 3. For majoritarianism.

Q62. In Belgium the unity of the country is possible only by: 1 Mark
1. Respecting the feeling of the upper class.
2. Respecting the feeling and interests of the power class.
3. Respecting the feeling and interests of different communities and regions.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. Respecting the feeling and interests of different communities and regions.
Explanation:
Unity in Belgium is possible by respecting the feeling and interests of different communities and regions.

Q63. In which part of Sri Lanka are the Sri Lankan Tamils concentrated? 1 Mark
1. North and South.
2. North and East.
3. East and West.
4. South and East.

Ans: 2. North and East.

Q64. In Belgium, out of the total population, 59 percent live in the Flemish region and speak _______ language. 1 Mark
1. Dutch
2. French
3. English
4. German

Ans: 1. Dutch

Q65. Where power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary, 1 Mark
what is the functioning of this system called?
1. Horizontal system.
2. System of checks and balances.
3. System of shared duties.
4. System of limited power.

Ans: 2. System of checks and balances.

Q66. Give an example of horizontal distribution of power? 1 Mark

1. Governments at the provincial or regional level.
2. Legislature, executive and judiciary.
3. Among different social groups.
4. Political parties, pressure groups and movements.

Ans: 2. Legislature, executive and judiciary.

Q67. In the city of Brussels. 1 Mark

1. 80% people speak French while 20% speak Dutch.
2. 80% people speak Dutch while 20% speak French.
3. 80% people speak German while 20% speak French.
4. 80% people speak German while 20% speak Dutch.

Ans: 1. 80% people speak French while 20% speak Dutch.

Q68. Judges can cheek the functioning of laws made by the: 1 Mark
1. Judiciary.
2. Executive.
3. Legislature.
4. All the above.

Ans: 3. Legislature.
Explanation:
 Judges can check the functioning of laws made by the legislature.

Q69. In 1956, an Act was passed which recognised Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding: 1 Mark
1. Tamils.
2. Muslims.
3. Christians.
4. Buddhists.

Ans: 1. Tamils.
Explanation:
This Act discriminated against the Tamils.

Q70. Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below: 1 Mark
1. Power sharing is good for democracy.
2. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Which of these statements are true and
false?

(a) A is true but B is false

(b) Both A and B are true
(c) Both A and B are false
(d) A is false but B is true

Ans: 2. Both A and B are true.

Q71. Which of the following was not one of the initial demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils? 1 Mark
1. Recognition of Tamil as an official language.
2. Regional autonomy.
3. Equality of opportunity in securing jobs and education.
4. Creation of an independent Tamil Eelam (state).

Ans: 4. Creation of an independent Tamil Eelam (state).

Q72. Which of the following doesn't border Belgium? 1 Mark

1. Germany.
2. Ireland.
3. France.
4. Netherland.

Ans: 2. Ireland.

Q73. Power sharing is desirable because it. 1 Mark

1. Generate awareness among people.
2. Increase percentage of voters.
3. Reduce the possibility of conflicts.
4. Increase pressure on governmen.

Ans: 3. Reduce the possibility of conflicts.

Q74. In ___________ an Act was passed to recognise Sinhalese as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil. 1 Mark
The governments followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhalese applicants for university positions and
government jobs?
1. 1956
2. 1957
3. 1958
4. 1959

Ans: 2. 1957

Q75. In a democracy, the citizens must have freedom: 1 Mark

1. To choose their rights.
 2. To choose among various contenders for power.
3. Not to vote.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. To choose among various contenders for power.

Explantion:
In a democracy, the citizens must have freedom to choose among various contenders for power.

Q76. Why power sharing between different organs of the government is being referred as the horizontal distribution of 1 Mark
power?
1. Different organs of the government can exercise unlimited power.
2. Different Organs of the government are placed at the same level and can check each other.
3. Different levels of the government can exercise different power.
4. Different levels of the government can exercise unlimited power.

Ans: 2. Different Organs of the government are placed at the same level and can check each other.

Q77. Study the given image. Which of the following options best signifies the above cartoon? 1 Mark

1. Problems of two party system.

2. A car with two steering.
3. Problems of a coalition government.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. Problems of a coalition government.

Q78. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1 Mark
List I List II
Power shared among different levels of the gove
1.Power sharing (a)
rnment.
Reduce the possibility of conflict between social
2.Check and balances (b)
groups.
Example of power sharing among different socia
3.Vertical divisions (c)
l groups.
Reserved constitue Power sharing among different organs of the go
4. (d)
ncies vernment.
1. 1.(c), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(b)
2. 1.(b), 2.(d), 3.(c), 4.(a)
3. 1.(b), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(c)
4. 1.(a), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(b)

Ans: 3. 1.(b), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(c)

Q79. The percent of Sinhale-speaking in Sri Lanka are: 1 Mark

1. 64
2. 70
3. 72
4. 74

Ans: 4. 74
Explanation:
The percent of Sinhala-speaking in Sri Lanka are 74.

Q80. _____ in Belgium is a good example of power sharing among different social groups. 1 Mark
 1. Community Government.
2. District Government.
3. Central Government.
4. State Government.

Ans: 1. Community Government.

Q81. What is the linguistic composition of Belgium? 1 Mark

1. 59% speaks French, 40% speaks Dutch and 1% speaks German.
2. 59% speaks Dutch, 40% speaks French and 1% speaks German.
3. 50% speaks Dutch, 49% speaks French and 1% speaks German.
4. 70% speaks Dutch, 25% speaks French and 5% speaks German.

Ans: 2. 59% speaks Dutch, 40% speaks French and 1% speaks German.

Q82. Which of the following was not a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in Sri Lanka? 1 Mark
1. Sinhala was recognised as the only official language.
2. Buddhism was to be protected by the state.
3. Provinces were given autonomy.
4. Sinhalas were favoured in government jobs.

Ans: 3. Provinces were given autonomy.

Q83. Power sharing is good because it helps to: 1 Mark

1. Increase the possibility of conflict between social groups.
2. Reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
3. Share the powers between the social groups.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. Reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

Explanation:
Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

Q84. Which of the following statements are true about power sharing? 1 Mark
1. Power is shared among different organs of government.
2. Power can be shared among governments at different levels.
3. Power may also be shared among different social groups.
4. All the above statements are true.

Ans: 4. All the above statements are true.

Q85. _________ means a social division based on shared culture. 1 Mark

1. Ethnic.
2. Democracy.
3. Secularism.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Ethnic.

Q86. _______ is a belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by 1 Mark
disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority.
1. Majoritarianism.
2. Minoritarianism.
3. Secularism.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Majoritarianism.

Q87. Which of the following statements about Power Sharing is false? 1 Mark
1. Power sharing helps in reducing the conflicts between social groups.
 2. Power sharing is a good way to help in establishing political order.
3. Power sharing is not the spirit of democracy.
4. All the above are false.

Ans: 3. Power sharing is not the spirit of democracy.

Q88. In a good democratic government: 1 Mark

1. Due respect is not given to diverse groups.
2. Due respect is given to ministers only.
3. Due respect is given to diverse groups and views.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. Due respect is given to diverse groups and views.

Explanation:
In a good democratic government due respect is given to diverse groups and views.

Q89. ______ has started power struggle demanding separate Eelam in Sri Lanka. 1 Mark
1. Tamils
2. Hindu
3. Sinhala
4. Muslims

Ans: 1. Tamils

Q90. ‘Sri Lankan Tamil’ refers to which of the following? 1 Mark

1. Tamil Muslim.
2. Tamil native of the country.
3. Tamil whose forefathers came from India in the colonial period.
4. Tamil Hindu.

Ans: 2. Tamil native of the country.

Q91. Which of the following languages is not spoken in Belgium? 1 Mark

1. Dutch.
2. French.
3. Spanish.
4. German.

Ans: 3. Spanish.

Q92. _____ is a violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that becomes so intense that it appears like 1 Mark
a war.
1. Civil War.
2. Proxy War.
3. Colonial War.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Civil War.

Q93. In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak ______ while 20 percent are _____ speaking. 1 Mark
1. French, Dutch.
2. Dutch, French.
3. French, German.
4. German, French.

Ans: 1. French, Dutch.

Q94. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1 Mark
List I List II
 1. Dutch speaking people in Flemish region. (a) 40%
2. French speaking people in Wallonia region. (b) 18%
3. Sinhala speakers in Sri Lanka. (c) 59%
4. Tamil speakers in Sri Lanka. (d) 74%
1. 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(d), 4.(b)
2. 1.(c), 2.(d), 3.(a), 4.(b)
3. 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(b), 4.(d)
4. 1.(a), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(b)

Ans: 1. 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(d), 4.(b)

Q95. Look at the given map of Belgium and mention the colour region where french speaking communities lived? 1 Mark

1. Yellow colour region.

2. Blue colour region.
3. Red colour region.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 3. Red colour region.

Q96. Majoritarianism is followed in which of the following countries? 1 Mark

1. Belgium.
2. Sri Lanka.
3. Russia.
4. India.

Ans: 2. Sri Lanka.

Q97. In __________, an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil. 1 Mark
1. 1958
2. 1956
3. 1968
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. 1956

Q98. Out of the total population of Belgium, _________ of people live in the Wallonia region and speak French. 1 Mark
1. 40 percent.
2. 50 percent.
3. 20 percent.
4. 10 percent.

Ans: 1. 40 percent.

Q99. In Srilanka the democratically elected government adopted a series of ___________ measures to establish 1 Mark
Sinhala supremacy?
1. Extreme
2. Democratic
3. Political
4. Majoritarian

Ans: 4. Majoritarian

Q100. Which language was declared as the only official language of Sri Lanka by an Act passed in 1956? 1 Mark
 1. Tamil
2. Sinhala
3. Hindi
4. English

Ans: 2. Sinhala

Q101. Which language was recognised as the official language after independence in Sri Lanka? 1 Mark
1. Tamil
2. Hindi
3. Sinhala
4. Telugu

Ans: 3. Sinhala

Q102. Most of the Sinhala-speaking people in Sri Lanka are: 1 Mark

1. Buddhists.
2. Hindus.
3. Muslims.
4. Christians.

Ans: 1. Buddhists.

Q103. Out of the total population of Belgium: 1 Mark

1. 49 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.
2. 59 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.
3. 59 percent lives in the Dutch region and speaks Flemish language.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. 59 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.
Explanation:
59 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.

Q104. Non-sharing of power leads to. 1 Mark

1. Peace among all the communities.
2. Tyranny of the majority and oppression of the minority.
3. Negation of the very spirit of democracy.
4. Both (b) and (c).

Ans: 4. Both (b) and (c).

Q105. The people whose forefathers came from India to Srilanka as plantation workers during the colonial period are 1 Mark
called __________.
1. Sri Lankan Tamils.
2. Indian Tamils.
3. Tamil Indians.
4. Indian Sri Lankans.

Ans: 2. Indian Tamils.

Q106. Most of the Sinhala speaking people of Sri Lanka are ______. 1 Mark
1. Christians
2. Hindus
3. Buddhists
4. Muslims

Ans: 3. Buddhists

Q107. The major social groups in Sri Lanka are the Sinhala-speakers which constitute _____ of the population. 1 Mark
1. 35 percent.
 2. 50 percent.
3. 74 percent.
4. 30 percent.

Ans: 3. 74 percent.

Q108. 20% of the people of Brussels Speak ___________? 1 Mark

1. Dutch
2. English
3. German
4. Italian

Ans: 1. Dutch

Q109. Which one of the following communities constituted majority in Brussels? 1 Mark
1. French Speaking.
2. Dutch Spekaing.
3. German Speaking.
4. None of them.

Ans: 1. French Speaking.

Q110. In Belgium _________. 1 Mark

1. The state governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.
2. The state governments are subordinate to the Central Government.
3. The state governments have no say before the Central Government.
4. The state govt can contradict the Central government.

Ans: 1. The state governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.

Q111. A general government for the entire country is called: 1 Mark

1. General government.
2. Central government.
3. State government.
4. Federal government.

Ans: 4. Federal government.

Explanation:
A general government for the entire country is called federal government.

Q112. Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in _______. 1 Mark

1. 1948
2. 1947
3. 1949
4. 1958

Ans: 1. 1948

Q113. There is a third kind of government apart from the central and the state governments in Belgium. What is this 1 Mark
government known as?
1. Regional government.
2. Provincial government.
3. Community government.
4. Local government.

Ans: 3. Community government.

Q114. Tamil natives of Sri Lanka are called: 1 Mark

1. Sri Lankan Tamils.
2. Indian Tamils.
 3. Muslim Tamils.
4. None of these.

Ans: 1. Sri Lankan Tamils.

Q115. Which of the following is not the form of power sharing? 1 Mark
1. Horizontal division of power.
2. Vertical division of power.
3. Division of power among social groups.
4. Division of power between people.

Ans: 4. Division of power between people.

Q116. In a democracy political power should be distributed among: 1 Mark

1. As many ministers as possible.
2. As many citizens as possible.
3. As many women as possible.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. As many citizens as possible.

Explanation:
In a democracy, political power should be distributed among as many citizens as possible.

Q117. The government of Ontario State in Canada has agreed to a land claim settlement with the: 1 Mark
1. Buddhists.
2. Social groups.
3. Aboriginal community.
4. Minority community.

Ans: 3. Aboriginal community.

Explanation:
The government of Ontario State has agreed with the aboriginal community.

Q118. Which of the following was not a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in Sri Lanka? 1 Mark
1. Buddhism was protected by the state.
2. The only recognised official language was Sinhala.
3. Sinhalas were favoured for government jobs.
4. The provinces were given autonomy.

Ans: 4. The provinces were given autonomy.

Q119. Which are the two major ethnic groups of Belgium? 1 Mark
1. Dutch and German.
2. French and German.
3. Dutch and French.
4. None of these.

Ans: 3. Dutch and French

Q120. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1 Mark
List I List II
1. Belgium constitution amended. (a) 1992
2. Sri Lanka as an Independent nation. (b) Between 1970-1993
3. Sinhala as the only official language. (c) 1948
4. Decentralisation. (d) 1956
1. 1.(b), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(a)
2. 1.(c), 2.(b), 3.(d), 4.(a)
3. 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(b), 4.(d)
4. 1.(a), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(b)
Ans: 1. 1.(b), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(a)

Q121. Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in 1 Mark
favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below? Power sharing:
1. Reduces conflict among different communities.
2. Decreases the possibility of arbitrariness.
3. Delays decision making process.
4. Accommodates diversities.
5. Increases instability and divisiveness.
6. Promotes people’s participation in government.
7. Undermines the unity of a country.

(a) A B D F
(b) A C E F
(c) A B D G
(d) B C D G

Ans: 1.
A B D F

Q122. Belgium Shares borders with France, the Netherlands, Germany and ___________? 1 Mark
1. England
2. Norway
3. Luxembourg
4. Italy

Ans: 3. Luxembourg

Q123. Among the following countries to which one do ‘Indian Tamils’ belong to: [2010 (T-1)] 1 Mark
1. Belgium
2. Germany
3. Sri Lanka
4. France

Ans: 3. Sri Lanka

Q124. Power sharing is desirable because it helps: 1 Mark

1. To increase pressure on government.
2. To reduce possibilities of conflicts.
3. To generate awareness among people.
4. To increase percentage of voters.

Ans: 2. To reduce possibilities of conflicts.

Q125. _____ is elected by people belonging to one language community - Dutch, French and German-speaking - no 1 Mark
matter where they live. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language-related
issues.
1. District Government.
2. State Government.
3. Community Government.
4. Central Government.

Ans: 3. Community Government.

Q126. Which of the following was not a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in Sri Lanka? 1 Mark
1. Sinhala was recognised as the only official language.
2. Buddhism was to be protected by the state.
3. Provinces autonomy was given to Tamils.
4. Sinhala’s were favoured in government jobs.
Ans: 3. Provinces autonomy was given to Tamils.

Q127. Belgium successfully solved its problem by: 1 Mark

1. Adopting policy of majoritarianism.
2. Rejecting policy of accommodation.
3. Respecting the interest of different communities.
4. All the above.

Ans: 3. Respecting the interest of different communities.

Q128. Apart from the central and the state government, there is a third kind of government, in Belgium, called: 1 Mark
1. Community government.
2. People’s government.
3. Women’s government.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. Community government.

Explanation:
The third government is called ‘Community Government’.

Q129. Tyranny of the majority is not just oppressive for the minority; it often brings ruin to: 1 Mark
1. The minority as well.
2. The country as well.
3. Majority as well.
4. All the above.

Ans: 3. Majority as well.

Explanation:
Tyranny brings ruin to the majority as well.

Q130. In Srilanka, a new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster ________ Tamil Indians 1 Mark
1. Hindu
2. Buddhist
3. Christain
4. Islam

Ans: 3. Christain

Q131. Name one prudential reason for power sharing? 1 Mark

1. Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
2. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.
3. Citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
4. Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

Ans: 4. Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

Q132. Modern democracies maintain check and balance system. Identify the correct option based on the horizontal 1 Mark
power sharing arrangement.
1. Central government, state government, local bodies.
2. Legislature, executive, judiciary.
3. Among different social groups.
4. Among different pressure groups.

Ans: 2. Legislature, executive, judiciary.

Q133. In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak ___________? 1 Mark
1. French
2. Dutch
3. German
 4. English

Ans: 1. French

Q134. Give reason as to why power sharing can be good for a country? 1 Mark
1. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
2. Is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
3. It does not lead to confusion in managing the state.
4. Both (a) & (b).

Ans: 4. Both (a) & (b).

Q135. Which of the following is not one of the aspects of federal division of powers? 1 Mark
1. Sharing of powers among central provincial and local governments.
2. Division of powers involving higher and lower levels of government.
3. The Constitution clearly lays down powers of different levels of government.
4. There is no vertical division of powers.

Ans: 4. There is no vertical division of powers.

Q136. Which is a prudent reason for power-sharing? 1 Mark

1. It reduces the possibility of conflict between communities and ensures the stability of political order.
2. Power-sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
3. Both the above.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 1. It reduces the possibility of conflict between communities and ensures the stability of political order.

Q137. All these government measures, coming one after the other, gradually increased the ___________ among the Sri 1 Mark
Lankan Tamils?
1. Protests
2. Favouritism
3. Feeling of alienation
4. Subordination

Ans: 3. Feeling of alienation

Q138. Look at the given Sri Lanka map and mention the colored region where Sinhala speaking communities lived? 1 Mark

1. Orange colour region.

2. Yellow colour region.
3. Dark brown colour region.
4. None of the above.

Ans: 2. Yellow colour region.

Q139. Reservation to weaker section and community government are the example of: 1 Mark
1. Power sharing between different organs of the government.
2. Power Sharing among different social group.
3. Power Sharing among Political parties, pressure groups and movements.
4. All the above.

Ans: 2. Power Sharing among different social group.

Q140. Power sharing is good because: 1 Mark

 1. It increases the conflict between social groups.
2. It ensures the instability of political order.
3. It reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups.
4. It leads to violence.

Ans: 3. It reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups.

Q141. Belgium has borders with: 1 Mark

1. USA, Germany, Netherlands and France.
2. Russia, Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg.
3. Canada, USA, Russia and Luxembourg.
4. France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

Ans: 4. France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

Explanation:
Belgium has borders with France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.