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Grade X Holiday Assignment

Civics
1. The 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.

2. The word ‘ethnic’ signifies:

a) different religions.
b) social division on shared culture.
c) a violent conflict between opposite groups.
d) a careful calculation of gains and losses.

3. Match the columns

Column A Column B
(a) Coalition Government (i) Each organ of the
government checks the other
(b) Civil War (ii) Government of more than two
political parties
(c) Check and Balance (iii) Power may also be shared
among different social groups
(d) Community Government (iv) A violent conflict between
opposing groups
4. Belgium has worked on the principles of:
a) Majoritarianism (b) accommodation
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of the above
5. Majoritarianist constitution was adopted by:
a) Belgium (b) India (c) Sri Lanka (d) Pakistan

6. What is the percentage of Sinhala-speaking people in Sri Lanka?

(a) 74% (b) 75% (c) 14% (d) 19%

7. Power sharing is desirable because it

(a) helps the people of different communities to celebrated their festivals.
(a) imposes the will of the majority community over others.
(b) reduces the conflict between social groups.
(c) ensures the stability of political order.

8. Intelligent sharing of power is done among

(a) Legislature and Central Government
(b) Executive and Judiciary
(c) Legislature and Executive
(d) Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
 9. Division of power between higher and lower level of government is known as
a) vertical division of power b) horizontal distribution of power
c) union division of power d) community division of power
10. Power struggle demanding separating Eelam was launched by:
a) Sinhalese (b) Buddhists (c) Tamilians (d) none of the above

11. Consider the following statements about the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka:
a) Major social groups are the Sinhala-speaking (74%) and Tamil-
speaking (18%)?
b) Among the Tamils, there are two sub-groups, Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian
Tamils.
c) There are about 7% Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala.
d) Most of the Sinhala-speaking are Hindus or Muslims and most of the Tamil
speaking are Buddhists.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) A, B, C (b) A, B, D (c) B, C, D (d) A, B, C, D

12. Prudential reasons of power sharing stress on the facts that:

A. It ensures the stability of political order.
B. It reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups.
C. It gives a fair share to minority.
D. It is the very spirit of democracy. Which of the above statements are
correct?
(a) A, B (b) A, C and D (c) All are correct (d) A, B & C

13. In the island nation of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Tamil population is
concentrated in the
and of the country.
a) South and West b) South and East
c)North and Central d) North and East
14. 14. Which one of the following countries does not share its boundary with
Belgium?
(d) France (b) Netherlands (c) Sweden (d) Luxembourg

15. Which language is dominantly spoken in Belgium?

a) Dutch (b) Spanish (c) France (d) Italian

16. Power struggle demanding separate Eelam was launched by:

a) Sinhalese (b) Buddhists (c) Tamilians (d) none of these

17. Which of the following is the capital city of Belgium?

a) Bruges (b) Brussels (c) Ghent (d) Antwerp

18. Power shared among governments at different levels is also called:

a) horizontal distribution (b) vertical distribution
(c) slant distribution (d) none of the above
19. A war-like conflict between two opposite groups in a country is called
a) Cold war (b) Civil war (c) Ethnic war (d) None of these

20. In Belgium, the percentage of French community is:

(a) 54% (b) 40% (c) 30% (d) 20%

ASSERTION AND REASON :

(a) If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) If A is true but R is false. d) If both A and R are false.

21. Assertion (A) : Tyranny of majority is highly desirable.

Reason ( R) : It helps in making the political order more stable.

22. 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.

23. Assertion (A) French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.
Reason ( R) : Belgian Government favoured French speaking community.

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

25. Assertion (A): Belgium and Sri Lanka both faced ethical tension among
different communities.
Reason ( R) : Both the countries resolved the conflict by power sharing
arrangement which gave equal representation to all the communities.

26. Assertion (A): There was a feeling of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils.
Reason ( R) : The Sri Lankan government denied them equal political rights
and discriminated against them in getting jobs and other opportunities.

27. Assertion (A): Community government in Belgium is elected by one language

community.
Reason ( R) : Community government helped in resolving conflict between
different linguistic groups.

28. Assertion (A): There was a feeling of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils.
Reason ( R) : The Sri Lankan government denied them equal political rights
and discriminated against them in getting jobs and other opportunities

29. Assertion (A): Sinhala was recognized as only official language of Sri Lanka.
Reason : The government of Sri Lanka wanted to establish the supremacy of
Sinhala community
30. Assertion (A) : Belgium and Sri Lanka both faced ethical tension among
different
communities.
Reason ( R) : Both the countries resolved the conflict by power sharing arrangement
which gave equal representation to all the communities.

31. Assertion (A): Community government in Belgium is elected by one language

community.
Reason ( R) : Community government helped in resolving conflict between
different linguistic groups.

32. Assertion (A): Sinhala was recognized as only official language of Sri Lanka.
Reason : The government of Sri Lanka wanted to establish the supremacy of
Sinhala community

33. Rahul argues that all decisions in a democracy must be taken by the majority.
His friend Meera disagrees, saying that minority views must also be respected.
Whose view aligns better with the spirit of power sharing?
a) Rahul b) Meera c) Both are correct d) Neither

34. Match list I with list II

List I List II

1.Dutch speaking people in Flemish region 40%

2.French speaking people in Wallonia 18%

Region
3.Sinhala speakers in Sri Lanka 59%

4.Tamil speakers in Sri Lanka )74%

35. Match list I with list II

List I List II

Ethnic a) Either only one or two level of the

government
Majoritarianism b) A violent conflict between opposing
groups within a country
Civil war c) Belief that the majority community
should be able to rule a country
Unitary system A social division based on shared
culture

36. Match list I with list I

List I List II

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

37. Look at the given SriLanka map and mention the colored region where Sinhala
speaking communities lived?
a) Orange colour region b) Yellow colour region
c)Dark brown colour region d)None of the above

38. Look at the given map of Belgium and mention the colour region
where french speaking communities lived?
a) Yellow colour region b) Blue colour region
c) Red colour region d) None of the above

39. Consider the following statements on Power sharing and choose the option.
I. Imposing the will of majority community over others.
II. It helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between the social groups.
III. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
IV. It brings socio-political opposition among parties.
(a) I and III (b) II and III (c) I and IV (d) I and II
40. Which principle of democracy is violated when the majority community
imposes its will on minorities? a) Rule of Law b) Separation of Powers
c) Federalism d) Accommodation of Diversity
41. Imagine a country where ministers are accountable only to the military and not
to the people. Which principle is being violated?
a) Separation of powers b) Popular sovereignty
c) Checks and balances d) Power decentralization
42. Consider the following situations:
Situation 1: Central government allows state governments to take decisions
on education
Situation 2: Central government decides everything without consulting
states.
Which situation reflects the idea of federalism and power sharing?
a) Situation 1 only b) Situation 2 only
c) Both Situation 1 and 2 d) Neither Situation 1 nor 2

43. Identify the incorrect statement about power sharing:

a) Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social
groups
b) Power sharing is good for democracy
c) Power sharing leads to majoritarian dominance
d) Power sharing involves participation of people in governance

44. Look at the building and name it?

a) Indian parliament b)Sri Lanka parliament
c)European parliament d)None of the above
45. 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

46. Study the given caricature. Which of the following options

best signifies this cartoon?
a) Concentration of power in few hands
b) Democracy is like a horse-cart
c) Putin and Bush are good friends
d) None of the above

47. Match list I with list II

List I List II
1. Belgium constitution a)1992
amended
2. Sri Lanka as an Independent b)Between1970-1993
nation
3. Sinhala as the only official c)1948
language
4. Decentralisation d)1956

48. Match listI with listII

List I List II
1. Federalism a) Power shared by different social
groups
2. Coalition government b)When power is taken away from
central & state government and given
to local government
3. Community government c) is a system of the government in
which power is divided between
central authority and various
constituent units of the country
 4. Decentralisation d)Power shared by two or more
political parties

49. Complete the following table with correct information

Act Passed in Year Passed by the Govt. Was about

of
Sinhala only Act A-? Sri Lanka B-?
(a) A-1948 ,B - It was for making Tamil, the official language of the country
(b) A-1956 , B - It was for making Sinhala, the official language of the
country
(c) A-1956 , B - It was for making Tamil, the official language of the country
(d) A-1948 , B - It was for making Sinhala, the official language of the country

50. Complete the following table with correct information:

Country Adopted the Policy of Gave Powers to
Belgium Power sharing B-?
Sri Lanka A-? Majority Sinhala group alone

(a) A-Majoritarionism , B -All communities, minor or major doesn’t matter

(b) A-Minorism , B -All communities, minor or major doesn’t matter

Civics: Chapter 2 Federalism

51. The System of Panchayati Raj involves
a. The village, block and district levels b. The village, and state levels
c. The village district and state levels d. The village, state and Union levels

52. Match the following:

Column A Column B
(a) Union (i) Decision-making body for the
Territory entire village
(b) Local self ii) An alliance of more than
government two parties
(c) Coalition (iii)Representatives’ government
body at the district level

(d) Zila Parishad (iv) Area which is run by the Union /

Central government

53. Which of the following countries is an example of coming together federation?

(a) India(b) USA (c) Sri Lanka(d) China

54. In a federal system, the central and state governments derive their powers
from: (a) The President (b) The Constitution (c) The Parliament (d) The Judiciary

55. Which of the following is not a feature of federalism?

(a) Two or more levels of government
 (b) Different levels of government govern the same citizens
(c) Power is divided between different levels by the Constitution
(d) Central government can order state governments

56. Which of the following is a unitary form of government?

(a) India (b) Belgium (c) Sri Lanka (d) USA

57. Match the Following

Column A Column B
1. Coming together federation (a) India
2. Holding together federation (b) USA
3. Panchayati Raj (c) Local government
4. Federalism (d) Division of power
5. Union List (e) Subjects of national importance
58. Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between:
(a) Central and state governments (b) Legislature and judiciary
(c) Citizens and police (d) None of the above

59. Which of the following countries has a federal form of government?

(a) China (b) Sri Lanka (c) India (d) United Kingdom

60. In India, which level of government can make laws on the subjects mentioned
in the State List?

(a) Central government (b) State government

(c) Both central and state governments (d) Local governments

61. Which amendment made Panchayati Raj a Constitutional body?

(a) 44th Amendment (b) 61st Amendment
(c) 73rd Amendment (d) 86th Amendment

62. In 1947, the boundaries of several old States of India were changed in order to
create new States. This was done .
(a) to ensure that people who speaks the same language lived in the same
State. (b) to please the political parties
(c) so that people of same religion can live in the same state
(d) to avoid communal clashes
Assertion Reason: (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.

63. Assertion (A): India is described as a 'Union of States' in its Constitution.

Reason (R): No state can secede from the Union of India.
 64. Assertion (A): In a federal government, different tiers of government govern the
same citizens. Reason (R): Each tier of government has its own jurisdiction.

65. Assertion (A): Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form of

government. Reason (R): It was to accommodate differences between the
Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities.

66. Assertion (A): Coming together federations are formed when independent states
come together on their own to form a bigger unit.
Reason (R): The USA is an example of a coming together federation.

67. Assertion (A): Federalism is practiced by Sri Lanka.

Reason (R): Sri Lanka has a centralized form of government.

68. Assertion (A): In the federal system, courts have the power to interpret
the Constitution.
Reason (R): The judiciary plays a crucial role in resolving disputes between
different levels of government.
69. Assertion (A): In India, education falls under the Union List.
Reason (R): Education is of national as well as regional importance.

70. Assertion (A): India has a three-tier system of government.

Reason (R): The three levels are central government, state government, and local
government.

71. Assertion (A): Decentralization increases efficiency in governance.

Reason (R): Local governments better understand local needs.

72. Assertion (A): States in India can have their own constitutions.
Reason (R): All states in India have a separate Constitution like Jammu and Kashmir
had.

73. Assertion (A): In a federation, the existence and authority of each tier
of government are constitutionally guaranteed.
Reason (R): The Central Government can abolish state governments at will.

74. Assertion (A): Subjects of national importance are included in the Union List.
Reason (R): National integrity depends on the central government controlling
important subjects.

75. Assertion (A): The Concurrent List includes subjects like education and
marriage.
Reason (R): Both the Union and State governments can legislate on these matters.
76. Assertion (A): In a federal country, all levels of government can make
laws independently.
Reason (R): The Constitution provides a clear distribution of legislative powers.
77. Assertion (A): India has features of both federal and unitary systems.
Reason (R): During an emergency, the federal structure can become more unitary.
78. Assertion (A): Holding together federations are created when a country
decides to divide its power between the central and state governments.
Reason (R): India is an example of a holding together federation.
79. Match Column - A with Column - B and choose the correct option:

Column A Column B
A E- 1 Concurrent List
Programming
B Police 2 Union List
C Education 3 State List
D Defence 4 Residuary List
80. Find the odd one out -
Column A Column B
A Union of India 1 Prime minister
B State 2 Governor
C Municipal 3 Mayor
corporation
D Gram panchayat 4 Sarpanch
81. What was the key change made in the Constitution of Belgium?
(a) to reduce the power of the regional Government
(b) to reduce the power of the Central Government
(c) to reduce the power of the Constitution
(d) to reduce the power of public

82. Belgium was shifted from unitary form of government to federal form of
government in 1993. What does it mean
(a) The regional governments were given constitutional powers and were not
dependent on the central government.
(b) The regional governments were under the control of the central government
(c) constitution prescribes that the dutch and french ministers shall be equal in
the central government
(d) community government will undertake the powers of the central government

83. Arrange the following in order of “Coming together Federations” formation

system
1. Various Independent states come together.
2. A bigger unit or federation is formed by pooling sovereignty and retaining
identity.
3. Negotiation among states begins
4. Examples of Such Federations are : USA and Australia.
(a) 1, 3, 2, 4 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 (c) 2, 3, 4, 1 (d) 4, 3, 1, 2

84. Identify the kind of administrative system :

• It is prevailing only in 25 countries and consists of two-level Government.
• USA is known for the oldest country running this system successfully.
• One level of govt under this system is for the entire country and another for
states that runs day to day administrative work.
• Both of this level of govt enjoys their power independent of each other.
 (a) Unitary (b) Federalism (c) Both (d) None of these

85. Which of the following aspect best signifies the image?

(a) Federalism (b) Coalition Government
(c) States pled for more power (d) power sharing

86. The below carton clearly state that :

87. Which of the following is an essential feature of federalism?

a) Concentration of power b) Division of powers
c) Single judiciary d) Only two political parties

88. The Constitution of India describes India as a:

a) Union of States b) Federation of States
c) Confederation of States d) Collection of Communities

89. The system of Panchayati Raj involves:

a) Centralization of power
b) Sharing of power between Union and State governments
c) Sharing of power between Central, State, and Local governments
d) None of the above

90. Which of these countries is an example of ‘coming together’ federation?

a) India b) Belgium c) USA d) Sri Lanka

91. Which of the following subjects is included in the Union List?

a) Agriculture b) Police c) Education d) Defence

92. If there is a conflict between laws made by the Centre and the State on a
subject in the Concurrent List, whose law prevails
a) Centre b) State c) Judiciary d) President

93. Which amendment made Panchayati Raj constitutional?

a) 52nd Amendment b) 61st Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment d) 86th Amendment

94. Which of the following helps in the true spirit of federalism?

a) Judiciary favouring the Centre b) Centre forcing policies on States
c) States having autonomy in their areas d) Single party rule everywhere

95. Complete the following table with correct information:

Act Full FormDate About
Implementation
SRC A-? -? Reorganisation of
state boundaries
 (a) A -State reorganisation commission B -Nov 1, 1956
(b) A -Solid reorganisation commission B -Nov 1, 1956
(c) A -State reorganisation commission B -Nov 1, 1940
(d) A -State reorganisation company B -Nov 1, 1967
96. If a state refuses to implement a central law falling under the Union List, what
can the Centre do?
a) Ignore it b) Let the state continue its policy
c) Approach the Supreme Courtd) Dissolve the State Assembly immediately

97. Complete the following table with the correct information

Linguistic State Reason of Resistance Reason of Example of
by the Center Resistance by the linguistic
Center states
The first and a major test Fear of Disintegration A-? B-?
for democratic politics of
India
(a) A -Language, B -Tamil Nadu (b) A -Color, B -Tamil Nadu
(c) A -Cast, B -Tamil Nadu (d) A -Language, B –Rajasthan

98. Match the columns

Column A Column B
1. Union List a. Matters of national importance
2. State List b. Matters of state and local importance
3. Concurrent List c. Both Union and State governments
4. Residuary Powers d. Union Government
5. Judiciary e. Interpreter of the Constitution

99. Match the columns

Column A Column B
1. Belgium a. Shifted to federalism to accommodate
diversity
2.Coming together
federation b. United States of America
3. Holding together
c. India
federation
4. Panchayati Raj d. Local government
5. Tamil Nadu e. Indian State
100. Match the columns

Column A Column B
1. 73rd Constitutional a Rural local government
Amendment
2. 74th Constitutional b. Urban local government
Amendment
3.Dual objectives of federalism c.Unity and accommodate diversity
4.Three-tier government d.Central, State and Local government
5.Union Government e.National defense and foreign affairs