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Test 1

10 Questions • 10 Marks

Class 10 Civics — Power Sharing

Q1. Modern democracies maintain check and balance system. Identify the correct option based on the horizontal power sharing arrangement.

A. Central government, state government, local bodies.B. Legislature, executive, judiciary.C. Among different social groups.D. Among different pressure groups. 1Mark

Q2. What role do ‘checks and balances’ play in a democratic country ? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

A. To establish a direct form of government without representatives.B. To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.C. To prevent any change to the Constitution.D. To ensure absolute power for one branch of government. 1Mark

Q3. Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels?

A. Promoting cultural events.B. Managing international relations.C. Enforcing local laws.D. Ensuring linguistic accommodation. 1Mark

Q4. Which one of the following is an example of ‘coming together federation’?

A. IndiaB. USAC. BelgiumD. Spain 1Mark

Q5. Which of the following States is ruled by a regional party?

A. HaryanaB. Madhya PradeshC. OdishaD. Rajasthan 1Mark

Q6. Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option: 1. It deepens democracy. 2. It helps to reduce conflicts among social groups. 3. It is a way to ensure political stability. 4. It brings socio-economic struggles.

A. I, II, and IIIB. II, III and IVC. I, III, and IVD. I, II, and IV 1Mark

Q7. Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka:

A. Christian and Tamil.B. Buddhist and Hindu.C. Sinhali and Tamil.D. Sinhali and Christian. 1Mark

Q8. Consider the following statements on Power sharing and choose the correct option. 1. Imposing the will of majority community over others. 2. It helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between the social groups. 3. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. 1Mark 4. It brings socio-political opposition among parties.

A. I and IIIB. II and IIIC. I and IVD. I and II

Q9. 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 j 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. 1Mark

Q10. Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have:

A. Unequal representation.B. Equal representation.C. No representation.D. None of the above. 1Mark

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Test 2

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Q1. Give reason as to why power sharing can be good for a country?

A. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.B. Is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.C. It does not lead to confusion in managing the state.D. Both (a) & (b). 1Mark

Q2. Which of the following statements are true?

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

Q3. Which one of the following is the 3rd tier of government in India?

A. Panchayati Raj GovernmentB. State GovernmentC. State Government & Panchayati Raj GovernmentD. Community Government 1Mark

Q4. Power sharing is good because it helps to:

A. Increase the possibility of conflict between social groups.B. Reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.C. Share the powers between the social groups.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q5. A system of 'checks and balances' is another name for which one of the following power-sharing arrangements:

A. Power sharing among different social groups.B. Vertical division of power or power shared among different levels of government.C. Horizontal division of power or power shared among different organs of the government.D. Power sharing in the form of political parties, pressure groups and governments. 1Mark

Q6. How many times was the constitution of Belgium amended between 1970 and 1993?

A. Three timesB. Two timesC. Four timesD. Once 1Mark

Q7. Belgium Shares borders with France, the Netherlands, Germany and ___________?

A. EnglandB. NorwayC. LuxembourgD. Italy 1Mark

Q8. Study the given image. Which of the following options best signifies the above cartoon?

A. Problems of two party system.B. A car with two steering.C. Problems of a coalition government.D. None of the above.

Q9. Power is shared among different political parties that represent:

A. Different candidates.B. Same ideologies.C. Different ideologies and social groups.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q10. Which one of the following statements about coalition Government is ture?

A. Power is shared among the different organs of the government.B. Power is shared among governments at different levels.C. Power is shared by different social groups.D. Power is shared by two or more political parties. 1Mark

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Test 3

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Q1. In the city of Brussels.

A. 80% people speak French while 20% speak Dutch.B. 80% people speak Dutch while 20% speak French.C. 80% people speak German while 20% speak French.D. 80% people speak German while 20% speak Dutch. 1Mark

Q2. The new Constitution of Sri Lanka shall protect and foster.

A. Christian.B. Buddhism.C. Muslim.D. Hindu. 1Mark

Q3. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: List I List II 1.Power sharing (a)Power shared among different levels of the government. 2.Check and balances (b)Reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. 3.Vertical divisions (c)Example of power sharing among different social groups. 4.Reserved constituencies(d)Power sharing among different organs of the government.

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

Q4. The principle of majoritarianism led to a civil war in:

A. Sri Lanka.B. Georgia.C. Belgium.D. Ukraine. 1Mark

Q5. Which of the following statements are true about power sharing?

A. Power is shared among different organs of government.B. Power can be shared among governments at different levels.C. Power may also be shared among different social groups.D. All the above statements are true. 1Mark

Q6. DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable: 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.

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. 1Mark

Q7. Which of the following minority communities is relatively rich and powerful in Belgium?

A. FrenchB. Dutch German EnglishC. GermanD. English 1Mark

Q8. In Belgium the unity of the country is possible only by:

A. Respecting the feeling of the upper class.B. Respecting the feeling and interests of the power class.C. Respecting the feeling and interests of different communities and regions.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q9. Majoritarianism is followed in which of the following countries?

A. Belgium.B. Sri Lanka.C. Russia.D. India. 1Mark

Q10. Which of the following is not a major social group in Sri Lanka?

A. Sinhala-speakers or Sinhala Community.B. Sri Lankan Tamils.C. Indian Tamils.D. Anglo-Indians. 1Mark

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Test 4

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Q1. Which one of the following communities is not related to Sri Lanka?

A. Sri Lankan TamilsB. DutchC. SinhaleseD. Indian Tamils 1Mark

Q2. Belgium successfully solved its problem by:

A. Adopting policy of majoritarianism.B. Rejecting policy of accommodation.C. Respecting the interest of different communities.D. All the above. 1Mark

Q3. 20% of the people of Brussels Speak ___________?

A. DutchB. EnglishC. GermanD. Italian 1Mark

Q4. The horizontal distribution of power sharing takes place between the ____________.

A. Legislature and executiveB. Executive and judiciaryC. Legislature, executive and judiciary.D. Legislature, executive, judiciary and press. 1Mark

Q5. Which of the following is not the benefits of power sharing?

A. It reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups.B. It ensures political stability in the long run.C. All political parties get their expected share.D. It upholds the spirit of democracy. 1Mark

Q6. Look at the given Sri Lanka map and mention the colored region where Sinhala speaking communities lived? 1Mark

A. Orange colour region.B. Yellow colour region.C. Dark brown colour region.D. None of the above.

Q7. Match List I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using the codes given below in the lists: List I List II 1Power shared among different organs of government ACommunity government 2Power shared among governments at different levels BSeparation of powers 3Power shared by different social groups CCoalition government 4Power shared by two or more political parties DFederal government

A. (a)DABCB. (b)BCDAC. (c)BDACD. (d)CDAB 1Mark

Q8. In India, power sharing mechanism does not directly involve

A. JudiciaryB. LegislatureC. ExecutiveD. Industry 1Mark

Q9. When did the Civil War of Sri Lanka end?

A. 2010B. 2009C. 2005D. 2011 1Mark

Q10. One basic principle of democracy is that people:

A. Can enjoy all the powers.B. Can not enjoy all the powers.C. Are the source of all political power.D. Are not the source of all political power. 1Mark

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Test 5

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Q1. What is not an integral part of the government?

A. Office of the Prime MinisterB. LegislatureC. ExecutiveD. Judiciary

Q2. There is a third type of government apart from central and state government in Belgium.

A. Local governmentB. Provincial governmentC. Community governmentD. Regional government

Q3. _______ is a belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority.

A. Majoritarianism.B. Minoritarianism.C. Secularism.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q4. A legitimate government is one where citizens:

A. Through participation, acquire a stake in the system.B. Through roles, acquire a stake in the system.C. Without participation, acquire a stake in the system.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q5. Which of the following was not a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in Sri Lanka?

A. Buddhism was protected by the state.B. The only recognised official language was Sinhala.C. Sinhalas were favoured for government jobs.D. The provinces were given autonomy. 1Mark

Q6. How many people of Belgium speak German language?

A. 3%B. 4%C. 5%D. 1% 1Mark

Q7. Sharing of power among different levels of government is known as the _________________.

A. Vertical power sharing.B. Horizontal power sharingC. Organizational power sharing.D. Regional power sharing. 1Mark

Q8. Who elects the community government in Belgium?

A. The community leaders of BelgiumB. The citizens of the whole countryC. By the leaders of BelgiumD. None of the above 1Mark

Q9. 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.

Q10. DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable: 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.

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. 1Mark

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Test 6

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Q1. 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). 1Mark

Q2. Vertical power sharing helps in _______________.

A. Concentration of power.B. Decentralization of powerC. Creating differencesD. Motivating leaders 1Mark

Q3. 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 (R): Belgium favoured Dutch speaking community.

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. 1Mark

Q4. A type of government in which many political parties join together to prove their majority in the house ________. 1Mark

A. Community governmentB. Democratic governmentC. State governmentD. Coalition government

Q5. Community Government signifies

A. The powers of government regarding community development.B. The powers of the government regarding law making for the community.C. The powers of the government regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.D. The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community. 1Mark

Q6. The Bombay high count ordered the Maharashtra state government to immediately take action and improve living conditions for the.

A. 3000-odd women at seven women’s homes in Mumbai.B. 2000-odd children at six children’s homes in Mumbai.C. 2000-odd children at seven children’s homes in Mumbai.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q7. Most of the Sinhala speaking people of Sri Lanka are ______.

A. ChristiansB. HindusC. BuddhistsD. Muslims 1Mark

Q8. Which community was rich and powerful in Belgium?

A. GermanB. FrenchC. DutchD. none of the options 1Mark

Q9. _________ means a social division based on shared culture.

A. Ethnic.B. Democracy.C. Secularism.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q10. Tyranny of the majority is not just oppressive for the minority; it often brings ruin to:

A. The minority as well.B. The country as well.C. Majority as well.D. All the above. 1Mark

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Test 7

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Q1. In Belgium, out of the total population, 59 percent live in the Flemish region and speak _______ language.

A. DutchB. FrenchC. EnglishD. German 1Mark

Q2. In Belgium _________.

A. The state governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.B. The state governments are subordinate to the Central Government.C. The state governments have no say before the Central Government.D. The state govt can contradict the Central government. 1Mark

Q3. In Nepal, an extraordinary popular movement was started in ________.

A. 2000B. 2002C. 2004D. 2006 1Mark

Q4. Reservation to weaker section and community government are the example of:

A. Power sharing between different organs of the government.B. Power Sharing among different social group.C. Power Sharing among Political parties, pressure groups and movements.D. All the above. 1Mark

Q5. Most of the Sinhala-Speaking people are:

A. Hindus.B. Muslims.C. Buddhists.D. Christians. 1Mark

Q6. Apart from the central and the state government, there is a third kind of government, in Belgium, called:

A. Community government.B. People’s government.C. Women’s government.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q7. Out of the total population of Belgium:

A. 49 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.B. 59 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.C. 59 percent lives in the Dutch region and speaks Flemish languageD. None of the above 1Mark

Q8. The political reason behind the conflicts in Sri Lanka is ________.

A. Preferential policies of government.B. Failure of non government organizations.C. Unwillingness of parties to resolve conflict.D. Absence of representation for weak. 1Mark

Q9. Assertion (A): In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies. Reason (R): India has federal system.

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. 1Mark

Q10. Which form of power sharing is also termed as vertical division of power?

A. Power shared among different organs of government.B. Power shared among different social groups.C. Power shared among different political parties, pressure groups and movements.D. Power shared among government at different levels. 1Mark

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Test 8

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Q1. An Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language in:

A. 1954B. 1955C. 1956D. 1957 1Mark

Q2. Sri Lanka is just a few kilometres off the southern coast of:

A. Kerala.B. Tamil Nadu.C. Karnataka.D. Maharashtra. 1Mark

Q3. Which types of social differences are in Sri Lanka?

A. Linguistic and regionalB. Linguistic and religiousC. Physical appearance and classD. Caste and tribe 1Mark

Q4. Which of the following is not one of the three organs of government powers are shared?

A. LegislatureB. BureaucracyC. ExecutiveD. Judiciary 1Mark

Q5. Sri Lanka emerged as an independent nation in ______ .

A. 1948B. 1943C. 1953D. 1958 1Mark

Q6. Assertion (A): French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful. Reason (R): The leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority.

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. 1Mark

Q7. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: List I List II 1.Federalism (a)Power shared by different social groups. 2.Coalition gover nment (b)When power is taken away from central & state government and given to loca l government. 3.Community go vernment (c)Is a system of the government in which power is divided between central aut hority and various constituent units of the country. 4.Decentralisatio n (d)Power shared by two or more political parties.

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

Q8. Vertical division of power is

A. A system in which each organ of government checks the others.B. A type of distribution in which power is shared among different organs of government.C. A type of distribution of power which involves the higher and lower levels of government.D. A type of government elected by people.

Q9. Why is there a need for third level of government in India?

A. A large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level & Indian states are large and internally very diverse.B. Indian states are large and internally very diverse.C. A large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level.D. None of above.

Q10. How many people speak French and Dutch in the capital city of Brussels?

A. 60 percent French 40 percent DutchB. 50% Dutch 50% FrenchC. 80% French 20% DutchD. 80% Dutch 20% French 1Mark

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Test 9

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Q1. Most of the Sinhala-speaking people in Sri Lanka are:

A. Buddhists.B. Hindus.C. Muslims.D. Christians. 1Mark

Q2. Which type of social diversity or division do we find in Belgium?

A. ReligiousB. LinguisticC. RegionalD. Gender 1Mark

Q3. What led to tensions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium during the 1950s and 1960s?

A. Both the communities demanded special powers.B. The minority French-speaking community was richer and more powerful than the majority Dutch- speaking community.C. The majority Dutch-speaking community was richer and more powerful than the minority French- speaking community.D. Both the communities were equal in socio- economic ladder and this was resented by the French-speaking community. 1Mark

Q4. In ___________ an Act was passed to recognise Sinhalese as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil. The governments followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhalese applicants for university positions and government jobs?

A. 1956B. 1957C. 1958D. 1959 1Mark

Q5. The idea of power-sharing has emerged in opposition to _________?

A. DemocracyB. DictatorshipC. MonarchyD. Undivided political power under one sect 1Mark

Q6. Which form of government is prevalent in Sri Lanka?

A. MajoritarianismB. FederalC. Unitary governmentD. Community government 1Mark

Q7. Look at the given map of Belgium and mention the colour region where french speaking communities lived? 1Mark

A. Yellow colour region.B. Blue colour region.C. Red colour region.D. None of the above.

Q8. Federalism is:

A. A form of unitary governmentB. A form of autocratic governmentC. A government with two or multi levels of government.D. A form of unitary government & a form of autocratic government.

Q9. In Sri lanka, there are about ___________ percent Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala?

A. 10B. 15C. 7D. 12 1Mark

Q10. Who elects the community government in Belgium?

A. People belonging to one language community only.B. By the leader of Belgium.C. The citizens of the whole country.D. The community leaders to Belgium. 1Mark

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Test 10

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Q1. Which are the two major ethnic groups of Belgium?

A. Dutch and German.B. French and German.C. Dutch and French.D. None of these. 1Mark

Q2. Look at the above building and name it?

A. Indian parliament.B. Sri Lanka parliament.C. European parliament.D. None of the above. 1Mark

Q3. Which of the following system of power sharing is called checks and balances?

A. Federal division ofpowersB. Separation ofpowersC. Vertical division of powersD. Horizontal distribution of powers 1Mark

Q4. Which one of the following were the two super powers in the world up to 1991?

A. America and ChinaB. Russia and ChinaC. America and RussiaD. Britain and France 1Mark

Q5. In which part of Sri Lanka are the Sri Lankan Tamils concentrated?

A. North and South.B. North and East.C. East and West.D. South and East. 1Mark

Q6. All these government measures, coming one after the other, gradually increased the ___________ among the Sri Lankan Tamils?

A. ProtestsB. FavouritismC. Feeling of alienationD. Subordination 1Mark

Q7. In coalition government, power sharing is _______.

A. Among different organs of governmentB. Among governments at different levelsC. By different social groupsD. By two or more political parties 1Mark

Q8. Which of the statements about power-sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka are correct?

A. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-speaking people.B. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking majority.C. 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.D. The transformation of Belgium from a unitary government to a federal one prevented the division of country on linguistic lines. 1Mark

Q9. Among the following countries to which one do ‘Indian Tamils’ belong to: [2010 (T-1)]

A. BelgiumB. GermanyC. Sri LankaD. France 1Mark

Q10. Federalism is a system of government in which the power is ___________.

A. Concentrated in a few hands.B. Concentrated in the central government.C. Divided between a central authority and various constituents.D. Divided amongst various communities. 1Mark

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