🇧🇪 Belgium & 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (Q1–20)

1. What percentage of Belgium’s population speaks Dutch?

A. 40% B. 59% C. 20% D. 80%
2. In which region of Belgium is French the main language?
A. Flemish B. Wallonia C. Brussels D. German area
3. In Brussels, French-speaking people are:
A. Majority (80%) B. Minority (20%) C. Absent D. Equal to Dutch
4. Which community in Belgium was historically more affluent?
A. Dutch B. French C. German D. Flemish
5. Belgium shares borders with all except:
A. France B. Germany C. Luxembourg D. Italy
6. What was the major problem in Brussels?
A. Political instability B. Dutch minority in the capital C. Civil war D. Climate
change
7. Which of the following speaks German in Belgium?
A. 1% B. 10% C. 5% D. 20%
8. Brussels is located in which country?
A. Netherlands B. Germany C. Belgium D. France
9. Belgian leaders amended the constitution between:
A. 1956–1975 B. 1970–1993 C. 2000–2020 D. 1947–1960
10. Which arrangement ensures equal representation in Brussels?
A. Unitary Government B. Coalition rule C. Community Government D. Separate
regional parliaments
11. Sri Lanka is located near:
A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maldives
12. Sinhala-speakers in Sri Lanka form:
A. 13% B. 18% C. 74% D. 50%
13. The Tamil natives of Sri Lanka are called:
A. Indian Tamils B. Sri Lankan Tamils C. Tamil Nadu Tamils D. Jaffna Tamils
14. Most Tamils in Sri Lanka are:
A. Buddhists B. Christians C. Hindus or Muslims D. Sikhs
15. Which policy alienated Tamils in Sri Lanka?
A. Sinhala Only Act B. Multilingual Act C. Buddhist Conversion Act D. National
Unity Bill
16. The state religion in Sri Lanka was promoted as:
A. Islam B. Christianity C. Buddhism D. Hinduism
17. Tamil Eelam refers to:
A. New Language B. Separate state for Tamils C. Type of Government D. Festival
18. What resulted from ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka?
A. Riots B. Civil war C. Partition D. Migration only
19. When did the civil war in Sri Lanka end?
A. 2000 B. 2009 C. 2015 D. 1993
20. The conflict in Sri Lanka caused:
A. Economic growth B. Cultural boom C. Setback to economy and society D.
Political reform

⚔️Majoritarianism, Conflict & Impact (Q21–40)

21. What is Majoritarianism?
A. Rule of consensus B. Rule by a small group C. Rule by majority ignoring
minorities D. Rule of minorities
22. A key feature of Sri Lanka’s post-1948 governance was:
A. Federalism B. Secularism C. Majoritarianism D. Democracy
23. What caused friction between Dutch and French speakers in Belgium?
A. Language only B. Wealth and development C. Land disputes D. Military action
24. Sri Lankan Tamils felt:
A. Included B. Alienated and discriminated C. Overrepresented D. Respected
25. What measure did Sri Lankan Tamils demand?
A. Centralization B. Independent Tamil Eelam C. Promotion of Sinhala D. Christian
rule
26. What was a major effect of Sinhala-dominated policies?
A. Inclusion B. Respect for diversity C. Civil unrest D. Economic boom
27. What caused Belgian leaders to amend the constitution?
A. Protests B. Civil war C. Recognizing diversity D. International pressure
28. In Belgium, the capital Brussels posed a challenge because:
A. It was under military rule B. It had reversed ethnic composition C. It had no
government D. It was underdeveloped
29. In Sri Lanka, Tamil areas were concentrated in:
A. South and West B. East and North C. Central region D. Capital area
30. When was Sinhala made the official language?
A. 1948 B. 1956 C. 1983 D. 2009
31. The policies in Sri Lanka were primarily designed to promote:
A. Tamil culture B. Buddhist Sinhalese supremacy C. Christian institutions D.
European systems
32. What is one consequence of ignoring minority demands?
A. Stability B. Violence and unrest C. Quick governance D. Efficiency
33. Which country practiced inclusive power-sharing?
A. Sri Lanka B. Pakistan C. Belgium D. Myanmar
34. Civil war in Sri Lanka caused people to:
A. Prosper B. Become farmers C. Flee as refugees D. Join government
35. Conflict in Sri Lanka was based on:
A. Gender B. Ethnicity and language C. Economy D. Caste
36. Which community sought independence in Sri Lanka?
A. Muslims B. Christians C. Tamils D. Buddhists
37. Which group has power in Brussels’ local government?
A. Dutch only B. French only C. Equal representation D. Sinhala
38. What type of conflict developed in Sri Lanka?
A. Caste conflict B. Religious debate C. Civil war D. Border conflict
39. The Belgian Constitution required what for important decisions?
A. Simple majority B. Consent of king C. Support from both language groups D.
Support of EU
40. In Sri Lanka, who was favored in job opportunities?
A. Tamil students B. Sinhala applicants C. Christians D. Muslims
📘 MCQ Question Bank (41–100)

🧠 Power Sharing: Moral vs Prudential Reasons (Q41–60)

41. What is a prudential reason for power sharing?

A. It is based on ethics
B. It ensures stability
C. It promotes a single-party rule
D. It ignores group identities
42. Which of these is a moral reason for power sharing?
A. It reduces costs
B. It increases trade
C. It upholds democratic spirit
D. It enables strong leaders
43. Prudential arguments are based on:
A. Philosophy
B. Religion
C. Practical calculations
D. Ideology
44. The concept of "Tyranny of the Majority" refers to:
A. Rule by military
B. Ignoring majority interests
C. Majority suppressing minority
D. Coalition failure
45. Moral arguments for power sharing emphasize:
A. Speed of governance
B. Participation and legitimacy
C. Economic growth
D. Rule by aristocracy
46. Power-sharing is essential for:
A. Dictatorships
B. Monarchies
C. Democracies
D. Oligarchies
47. People having a stake in governance reflects which kind of reasoning?
A. Prudential
B. Traditional
C. Religious
D. Moral
48. Which of these undermines the unity of a nation in the long run?
A. Military rule
B. Forced power-sharing
C. Imposing majority's will
D. Decentralization
49. What is the "spirit of democracy"?
A. Centralized power
B. Efficient bureaucracy
 C. Shared governance
D. Majoritarianism
50. According to the chapter, good democratic government must:
A. Give all power to judiciary
B. Respect only the majority
C. Respect all groups and voices
D. Be led by a monarch

🧩 Forms of Power Sharing (Theory & Examples) (Q61–80)

61. Sharing power among Legislature, Executive, Judiciary is called:

A. Vertical distribution
B. Horizontal distribution
C. Community division
D. Ethnic governance
62. Federal division of power refers to:
A. Central rule only
B. Different levels of government
C. Only cultural rights
D. Absolute monarchy
63. Vertical division of power means:
A. Sharing among branches of same level
B. Sharing among lower and higher levels
C. One-party rule
D. Religious autonomy
64. A “community government” in Belgium is elected by:
A. Regions
B. Districts
C. Language groups
D. Judges
65. Reserved constituencies in India represent:
A. Elites
B. Foreigners
C. Marginalized groups
D. Corporates
66. Community government in Belgium handles:
A. Taxes
B. Foreign policy
C. Culture, language, education
D. Defense
67. A coalition government is an example of:
A. Horizontal power sharing
B. Party-based power sharing
C. Cultural autonomy
D. Administrative independence
68. Judiciary can check laws made by legislature due to:
A. Armed power
B. Checks and balances
 C. Religious control
D. Public opinion only
69. A power-sharing example in political parties is:
A. Single-party rule
B. Dictatorship
C. Coalition
D. Military junta
70. Power shared among governments at central and state levels is:
A. Horizontal
B. Ethnic
C. Vertical
D. Legal
71. Belgium is a good example of:
A. Military rule
B. Imposed unity
C. Accommodation of diversity
D. Caste-based politics
72. Why is power-sharing needed in diverse societies?
A. To suppress minorities
B. To reduce conflict
C. To maintain foreign policy
D. To remove courts
73. When two major rival parties run a government together, it’s called:
A. Coalition
B. Dictatorship
C. One-party rule
D. Federalism
74. Political parties, pressure groups, and movements influence:
A. Court decisions
B. Religious practices
C. Power sharing
D. Police enforcement
75. Panchayati Raj is an example of:
A. Moral reasoning
B. Federal division
C. Judicial rule
D. Monarchy

76. What ensures that no branch of government has unlimited power?

A. Autocracy
B. Military supervision
C. Horizontal distribution
D. Secret alliances

77. Political parties sharing power ensure:

A. Stable dictatorship
 B. Concentration of power
C. Competitive democracy
D. Fixed leadership

78. Cultural and educational issues in Belgium are decided by:

A. Parliament only
B. Judiciary
C. Community government
D. European Union

79. Which level of Indian government is similar to Belgium’s community government?

A. Gram Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Religious boards
D. Minority commissions

80. Which one is NOT a form of power-sharing?

A. Power among organs
B. Power among levels
C. Power among genders
D. Power among social groups

🔍 Application, Analysis & Global Examples (Q81–100)

81. Which cartoon referred to Germany’s coalition government?

A. India Today
B. The Hindu
C. Calgary Sun
D. EU Times
82. What triggered the civil war in Lebanon?
A. Oil crisis
B. Religious disputes
C. Political failure
D. Ethnic jokes
83. In Lebanon, which group gets the President's post?
A. Shia Muslims
B. Sunni Muslims
C. Orthodox Christians
D. Maronite Christians
84. Who becomes Prime Minister in Lebanon's power-sharing?
A. Catholic
B. Sunni Muslim
 C. Shia Muslim
D. Hindu
85. What is the key takeaway from the Lebanon story?
A. Rigid rules work
B. Flexible democracy fails
C. Power-sharing ensures peace
D. Ethnicity should be ignored
86. What is Khalil’s complaint in the Lebanon story?
A. Too much power
B. Not allowed to be President
C. Lost property
D. Language issues
87. What does Khalil's story illustrate?
A. Regular democracy works everywhere
B. One-person rule is ideal
C. Unique solutions are needed for peace
D. Ignoring identity is best
88. In Canada, a land settlement with indigenous people represents:
A. Cultural sharing
B. Federalism
C. Social group power sharing
D. Political alliances
89. When courts order state action, it represents:
A. Judicial overreach
B. Horizontal power sharing
C. Coalition pressure
D. Ethical lawmaking
90. What form of sharing is seen in Nigeria’s state-federal debate?
A. Community
B. Judicial
C. Vertical
D. Legislative
91. Which power-sharing form does NOT depend on elections?
A. Coalition government
B. Community government
C. Judicial review
D. Regional parties
92. Belgium’s success shows:
A. Military rule is stable
B. Power-sharing fosters unity
C. Imposed rules work
D. Culture doesn’t matter
93. A country with no power-sharing might face:
A. Development
B. Inclusion
C. Civil war
D. Education growth
94. In India, power-sharing with minorities is done through:
A. Court cases
B. Reservations
 C. Religious conversion
D. Surveillance
95. A coalition is required when:
A. One party has majority
B. No single party has majority
C. President dissolves assembly
D. Judiciary takes over
96. Which of the following ensures balanced governance?
A. One-party rule
B. Checks and balances
C. Secret laws
D. Sudden changes
97. Separation of powers helps in:
A. Concentration
B. Arbitrary use
C. Accountability
D. Conflicts
98. What happens if only one group dominates all power?
A. Harmony
B. Quick growth
C. Alienation of others
D. Balanced unity
99. The key principle of democracy is:
A. Rule by army
B. Rule by few
C. People’s participation
D. Speedy decisions
100. Power-sharing ultimately leads to:
A. Strong dictatorship
B. Democratic instability
C. Shared stability and unity
D. Economic decline
Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer Q. No. Answer
1 B 26 C 51 C 76 C
2 B 27 C 52 C 77 C
3 D 28 B 53 C 78 C
4 C 29 B 54 C 79 D
5 D 30 B 55 C 80 C
6 B 31 B 56 B 81 C
7 C 32 B 57 C 82 B
8 C 33 C 58 C 83 D
9 B 34 C 59 C 84 B
10 C 35 B 60 C 85 C
11 B 36 C 61 B 86 B
12 C 37 C 62 B 87 C
13 B 38 C 63 B 88 C
14 C 39 C 64 C 89 B
15 A 40 B 65 C 90 C
16 C 41 B 66 C 91 C
17 B 42 C 67 B 92 B
18 B 43 C 68 B 93 C
19 C 44 C 69 C 94 B
20 C 45 B 70 C 95 B
21 C 46 C 71 C 96 B
22 C 47 D 72 B 97 C
23 B 48 C 73 A 98 C
24 B 49 C 74 C 99 C
25 B 50 C 75 B 100 C