Power Sharing Class 10 MCQs Questions with Answers
Question 1.
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate Option:
The Tamil natives of Sri Lanka are known as……………..
(a) Indian Tamils
(b) Muslim Tamils
(c) Sri Lankan Tamils
(d) Christian Tamils
Answer:
(c) Sri Lankan Tamils
Question 2.
Which of the following terms/phrases appropriately describes “Eelam”?
(a) A city or a town
(b) A Nation/State
(c) Bureaucracy
(d) Cricket Team
Question 3.
Choose the correctly matched pair about the different forms of sharing of power from the following options:
(I) Vertical Power sharing- UK
(II) Horizontal Power sharing- India
(III) Federal Division of Power- Sri Lanka
(a) (I) only
(b) (II) only
(c) (III) only
(d) (I), (II) & (III)
Answer:
(b) Horizontal Power sharing- India
Explanation: India follows a system where power to legislate, execute the laws and adjudicate the execution are divided among three different organs of the government- all at the same level. This is called the Horizontal division of Power.
Related Theory
Federat Division of Power is the division of power among governments at different levels. This could be seen in Belgium- where power is divided among Central and Community government at the centre. Sri Lanka does not follow this. Vertical Power sharing can be found in the US and India.
Question 4.
With respect to the concept of power-sharing, which of the following statements is not correct about Democracy?
(a) People rule themselves through representatives and institutions of self-governance in a democracy.
(b) People are the source of all political power and this power must be shared among them.
(c) Democratic countries believe in giving respect to ethnically diverse groups and views.
(d) Democracy does not allow the citizens to participate in the political process because power is only shared among representatives.
Answer:
(d) Democracy does not allow the citizens to participate in the political process because power is only shared among representatives. Explanation: Citizens exercise their power in elections where they choose their own representatives. Thus they hold the greatest amount of power.
Question 5.
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option:
…………… elects the communist government in Belgium.
(a) People belonging to the respective language communities.
(b) All the citizens of Belgium.
(c) Belgium’s leaders
(d) Ministers of the central government of Belgium
Answer:
Question 6.
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option:
Belgium: Dutch-speaking community, Sri Lanka-……………..
(a) Sinhalas
(b) Sri Lankan Tamils
(c) Indian Tamils
(d) Muslims
Answer:
(a) Sinhalas
Question 7.
Which of the following institutions is not one of the three organs of government that share powers?
(a) Legislature
(b) Bureaucracy
(c) Executive
(d) Judiciary
Answer:
(b) Bureaucracy
Question 3.
Which of the following measures does not establish Sinhala supremacy in Sri Lanka?
(a) Sinhala is the only official language.
(b) Preferential Policies for government jobs.
(c) The state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
(d) Equal political rights to Sri Lankan Tamils.
Answer:
(d) Equal political rights to Sri Lankan Tamils.
Explanation: Other measures made Tamils feel neglected and ignored in their own country.
Question 9.
Modern democracies maintain a check and balance system. Identify the correct option based on the horizontal power sharing arrangement.
(a) Central government, state government and local bodies.
(b) Legislature, executive and judiciary.
(c) Among different social groups.
(d) Among different pressure groups.
Answer:
(b) Legislature, executive and judiciary
Explanation: Power sharing among legis¬lature, executive and judiciary is an example of horizontal distribution of power because these organs are placed at the same level and are allotted different powers, functions and jurisdictions. Such a separation ensures that none of the organs exercise unlimited power. This results in a balance of power among various institutions.
Related Theory
India is a federal country with a three-tier system, namely: central government, state government and local bodies. The constitution originally provided for a two-tier system and the third tier was added later, which administered local bodies. These tiers enjoy seperate jurisdictions and powers.
Question 10.
By 1980s which part of Sri Lanka were the political organizations demanding to create an independent Tamil Eelam?
(a) Northern parts
(b) Eastern parts
(c) Western parts
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
Question 16.
Power-sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. This is an example of which reason of the power-sharing?
(a) Prudential
(b) Moral
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Prudential
Explanation: There are two set of reasons of power sharing-prudential and moral. Prudential reasons stress that power-sharing will bring out better outcomes while moral reasons emphasize the very act of power-sharing as valuable.
Question 17.
Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in which of the following year?
(a) 1946
(b) 1947
(c) 1948
(d) 1949
Answer:
(c) 1948
Question 18.
Which country has successfully negotiated differences among ethnic populations?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Belgium
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan
Answer:
(b) Belgium
Explanation: The Belgian Government recognized the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an arrangement to settle these ethnic diversities.
Related Theory
Sri Lanka could not solve the problem of their ethnic variation and suffered through a Civil war. Pakistan and Bangladesh however both continue to suffer through problems due to ethnic diversity. Most minority groups are dominated and suppressed in these nations.
Question 19.
What major steps did the Belgian government take to enable everyone to live together within the same country? Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) They amended their constitution four times
(b) They amended their constitution three times
(c) They formed a communist government
(d) Only (a) and (c)
Answer:
(a) They amended their constitution four times
Explanation: Between 1970 and 1993, the Belgians amended their constitution four times.
Question 20.
Which of the following was the main reason for the killing of thousands of people in Sri Lanka?
(a) Cold war between Sinhala and Tamil-speaking population
(b) Civil war between Sinhala and Tamil-speaking population
(c) Atomic war between Sinhala and Tamil-speaking population
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) Civil war between Sinhala and Tamil¬speaking population
Question 21.
Belgium shares its border with how many countries of Europe?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six
Answer:
(b) Four
Explanation: Belgium shares its border with four countries-France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.
Question 22.
Which of the following government in Belgium has the power regarding cultural, educational and language-related issues?
(a) The Communist Government
(b) The Community Government
(c) The Central Government
(d) The Provincial Government
Answer:
Question 23.
A country in which principle of majoritarianism led to civil war:
(a) Belgium
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Netherlands
(d) Germany
Answer:
(b) Sri Lanka
Explanation: To secure dominance over the government by virtue of their majority, the government passed various acts favoring Sinhala Speakers. The distrust between the two communities- Sri Lanka Tamils and Sinhala Speaking Majority community turned into widespread conflict. It soon turned into Civil war. As a result thousands of people of both communities have been killed.
Identify the following on basis of the hints given:
Question 24.
Identify the form of power-sharing:
(1) The power-sharing arrangement between different organs of the government at the same level
(2) It is found in India.
Answer:
Horizontal form of power-sharing
Question 25.
Identify the country:
(1) It covers less area than the state of Haryana.
(2) It shares its geographical borders with the Netherlands, France and Germany.
(3) Its population is half that of Haryana.
Answer:
Question 26.
Identify the community:
(1) They form a majority in Belgium.
(2) They do not speak French.
(3) They are concentrated in the Flemish Region.
Answer:
The Dutch-speaking community.
Explanation: Belgium’s 59 percent population lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language.
Correct and Rewrite/ True-False
State whether the statements are True or False. If false, correct the statement.
Question 27.
Belgium is a small country in Europe and share borders with France, Italy, Germany and Luxembourg.
Answer:
Belgium is a small country in Europe and share borders with France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.
Question 28.
Of the country’s total population, 59 per cent lives in the Wallonia region and speaks Dutch language.
Answer:
Question 29.
In Srilanka, an Act was passed in 1956 to recognize Tamil as the only official language, disregarding Sinhala.
Answer:
In Srilanka. an Act was passed in 1956 to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.
Question 30.
In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak Dutch while 20 percent are French-speaking.
Answer:
In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak French while 20 percent are Dutch-speaking.
Fill in the blanks with suitable information:
Question 31.
The Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and struggles for the recognition of Tamil as an offcial language, or regional autonomy and ……….
Answer:
Equality of opportunity in securing education andjobs
Explanation: The Act of 1956 established Sinhala supremacy in Sri Lanka and increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils which strained the relations between the Sinhala and Tamil communities over time.
Question 32.
The Belgian government shifted to a federal from a…………….. form of government.
Answer:
Unitary
Explanation: Change of system from Unitary to Federal enabled Belgium to accommodate regional diversities and cultural differences. Federal set up involved providing equal opportunities of sustenance, livelihood and policymaking to both French and Dutch speaking, division of powers of central government etc
Question 33.
Rural Local Government is popularly known as …………….
Answer:
Panchayats
Explanation: The lowest level of government- the local government is also called Panchayats. Federal division of power has enabled countries to divide central power into subunits.
Question 34.
Between 1970-1993, the Constitution of Belgium was amended …… times.
Answer:
Four
Question 35.
………….. is the headquarters of the European Union.
Answer:
Brussels
Explanation: Brussels, the capital city of Belgium was chosen as the headquarters for a group of European Nations called the European Union.
Match the Columns Choose the correct pairs:
Question 36.
Match the following percentage of the population from column A with the social groups in column B:
|
Column A (Percentage of Population) |
Column B (Social Groups) |
| (a) 59 Percent | (i) French-speakers |
| (b) 74 Percent | (ii) Dutch-speakers |
| (c) 40 Percent | (iii) Tamil-speakers |
| (d) 18 Percent | (iv) Sinhala-speakers |
Answer:
|
Column A (Percentage of Population) |
Column B (Social Groups) |
| (a) 59 Percent | (ii) Dutch-speakers |
| (b) 74 Percent | (iv) Sinhala-speakers |
| (c) 40 Percent | (i) French-speakers |
| (d) 18 Percent | (iii) Tamil-speakers |
Question 37.
Match the following keywords from column A with their explanation in column B:
| Column A (Keywords) | Column B(Explanation) |
| (a) Ethnic | (i) A belief that Let majority community rule a country |
| (b) Civil war | (ii) Calculation of gains and tosses |
| (c) Prudential | (iii) Conflict between opposing groups |
| (d) Majorftarian | (iv) Division based on shared culture |
Answer:
Assertion Reasoning questions Class 10 Civics Chapter 1
In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R). Select the correct answers to codes (a), (b), (c) or (d) as given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 38.
Assertion (A): In a democracy, people are the source of all political power
Reason (R): This is because democracy is the rule of the people, for the people, by the people.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 39.
Assertion (A): Although judges are appointed by the executive, they can check the functioning of the executive or laws made by the legislatures.
Reason (R): Judges are superior and more experienced than the executive.
Answer:
Question 40.
Assertion (A): Social conflict often leads to violence and political instability.
Reason (R): It brings disharmony among the social groups and destroys the peace of the region.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 41.
Assertion (A): Imposing the will of the majority community over others, undermines the unity of the nation.
Reason (R): It divides the majority community itself.
Answer:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation: This is because due to majoritarianism the minority community begins to feel like its needs are neglected. It feels isolated and tends to develop feelings of secessionism.