IPWS/2024-25/SSc/X/01 Ch:1: Power Sharing M.M.

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1.In Belgium there was tension between French speaking and Dutch speaking communities
because in Belgium:
i.Dutch are 59% and French were 40% and German are 1%.
ii. French were relatively rich and powerful.
iii. In Capital Brussels French speaking were 80% and Dutch speaking were 20%.
What do you think about the causes of tension?
A.Only i is true. B.Only ii is true.
C.Only iii is true. D.All i, ii and iii are true.

2. Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict among 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

3. Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and
identify the incorrect one from the following:
A. Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government
B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities
C. The state government to be subordinate to the central government
D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community

4. There are two types of Tamils found in Srilanka, They are Indian Tamil and Sri Lankan
Tamil. Some Tamils are referred as Indian Tamil because:
i.The Tamils whose forefathers came from India as a plantation workers during colonial
period are called as Indian Tamils in Srilanka
ii.Tamil is an Indian language.
A. Only i is true, B. Only ii is true.
C. Both i and ii are true. D. Both I and ii are incorrect

5. Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and
identify the incorrect one from the following:
A. Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government
B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities
C. The state government to be subordinate to the central government
D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community

6. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between Majoritarianism and

Power sharing?
A. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing
emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups.
B. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power sharing emphasizes
the exclusion of minority groups.
C. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority interests, while Power
sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule.
D. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, while Power sharing
emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's will.
7. Identify the community:
i.They do not speak French or German.
ii.They are concentrated in the Flemish Region.
iii.They form a majority in Belgium.
A. British B .Sinhala C .Dutch D. None of these

8. Identify the form of power sharing:

i.The power sharing arrangement between different organs of the government at same level.
ii.It is practised in India,like executive,legislative and judiciary..
A.Horizontal B. Vertical C. Between social groups D.Between
parties

9. Under which of the following is power shared in the ‘community Government of Belgium’?
a.Different social groups b.Different organs of Government
c.Central and State Government d.State government and Community government

10. Identify the administrative system of India Government with the help of the following
information?
- Power shared between Central and State Government to local Governments.
- It is called as third tire of the Government.
- The state Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them.
Select the appropriate option from the following.
a.Federal system b.Unitary federal system
c.Decentralised system d.Unitary system

11. Which one of the following statements about power sharing arrangement is correct?
a) Power sharing is necessary only in societies which have religious, linguistic or ethnic
divisions.
b) Power sharing is suitable only for big countries that have regional division
c) Every society needs some form of power sharing even if it is small or does not have
social divisions.
d) Power sharing is not necessary at all.

12. Which of the following is an example of horizontal distribution of power?

a) Power sharing between different states
b) Power sharing between different organs of the government
c) Power sharing between different levels of the government
d) Power sharing between different social groups

13. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a) In a democracy, all important decision are taken by the majority community.
b) In a democracy, people rule themselves through the institution of self-government.
c) Political power is distributed in a democracy.
d) In a democratic country, respect is given to various diverse groups.

14. How judiciary acts as an umpire in a federal nation?

a) Judiciary rules over centre and state.
b) Centre and judiciary work collectively
c) Courts can change structure of constitution
d) Courts use the power to interpret the constitution

15. Consider the following statements on power sharing and select the true statements using the
codes given below:
i. It is good for democracy
ii. It creates harmony in different groups
iii. It brings transparency in the governance
iv. It brings socio-political competition among parties
a.I,II,&III b.II,III,&IV c.I,III&IV d.I,II&IV

16. In a country Power sharing is desirable not a mandatory because it

(a) Helps the people of different communities to celebrated their festivals.
(b) Imposes the will of the majority community over others.
(c) Reduces the conflict between social groups.
(d) Ensures the stability of political order.

17. In democratic counties when power is shared among different organs of the government
Which power sharing ensures in this situation?
a. horizontal distribution of power b. community distribution of power
c. coalition of power d. federal distribution of power

18. India and Belgium are a democratic country there are some features are common to Indian
and Belgian form of power- sharing arrangements?
A. Power is shared among governments at different levels.
B. Power is shared among different organs of government.
C. Power is shared among different social groups.
D. Power is shared among different parties and takes the form of competition.
(a) A, B, C, D (b) B, C and D (c) A and C (d) A, C and D

19. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Sri Lanka adopted Sinhala as the only official language of the state.
Reason (R): The government of Sri Lanka wanted to foster their culture, language and religion.
Options:
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 true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true

20. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Assertion : French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.
Reason : Belgian Government favoured French speaking community.
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 true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true

21. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Assertion : Belgium and Sri Lanka both faced ethical tension among different communities.
Reason : Both the countries resolved the conflict by power sharing arrangement which gave equal
representation to all the communities.
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 true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true
22. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Assertion : Community government in Belgium is elected by one language community.
Reason : Community government helped in resolving conflict between different linguistic groups.
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 true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true

23. Study the following caricature and answer the question that follows:

Which of the following option best signifies this cartoon?

(a) Problems of two party system (b) A car with two steering
(c) Problems of a coalition government (d) None of the above

24. Identify the administrative system of Indian government with the help of the following
information:
* Power shared between central and state governments to local governments.
* It is called as a third tier of the government
* The state government are required to share some Powers and revenue with them.
Select the appropriate option from the following:
(a) Federal system
(b) Unitary Federal system
(c) Decentralised system
(d) Unitary system

25. Arrange the following in chronological order from most powerful to least powerful in vertical
form of power sharing.
i i. Government of Kerala
ii ii. Haridevpur Gram Panchayat
iii iii. Government of India

a. iii, ii, i b. i, ii, iii c. iii, i, ii d.ii, i, iii