G.D.

GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, KANPUR

WORKSHEET (2025-2026)
CLASS- X
SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE
CHAPTER – POWER SHARING
I. Multiple Choice Questions:
1. The word ‘ethnic’ signifies:
a. Different religions c. Social division on shared culture
b. A violent conflict between opposite d. A careful calculation of gains and losses
groups.
2. 20 % of the people of Brussels Speak………
a. Dutch b. English c. German d. Italian
3. Brussels presented a special problem. What was it?
a. Dutch-speaking people constituted a minority in the country, but a majority in the capital
b. Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country, but a minority in the capital
c. Other foreign languages were seeping in
d. English was becoming dominant
4. 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. 1956 b. 1957 c. 1958 d. 1959
5. The ‘community government’ is elected by people belonging to one language community –
Dutch, French and German-speaking. What powers does it hold
a. Cultural, educational and language-related c. Defence related issues
issues. d. All of the above
b. Political issues
6. Assertion (A): The relations between Sinhala and Tamils had become hostile and conflicting.
Reason (R): The Tamils felt that the government of Sri Lanka followed discriminatory policy
towards them.
a. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
b. A is true, but R is false c. Both A and R are false
d. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer the given questions of assertion and reasons with the help of following
options:
a. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
c. If assertion is true but reason is false.
d. If both assertion and reason are false.
7. Assertion : In Belgium, the leaders realized that the unity of the country is possible by
respecting the feelings and interest of different countries.
Reason : Belgium favoured Dutch speaking community.
8. Assertion : French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.
Reason : Belgian Government favoured French speaking community.
9. Assertion : In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies.
Reason : India has federal system.
10. 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.

II. Very Short Answer questions ( Not more than 80 words) :

11.How is community government elected in Belgium?
12.State any one step taken in Belgium to rule out the problem of regional differences and
cultural diversities.
13.What is the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka?
14.Which religions are followed by Sri Lankans?
15.Explain the main reason for alienation of Tamil in Sri Lanka.
16.Name the country where the constitution was amended 4 times to accommodate the
regional differences and cultural diversities.
17.Why is power sharing desirable? Explain one reason.
III. Short Answer questions ( Not more than 80 words) :

18.Describe the horizontal power sharing arrangements.

19.What measures were adopted by the democratically elected government of Sri Lanka to
establish Sinhala supremacy?
20.“Existence of Dutch and the French speaking people in Belgium created an ethnic tension.”
Elaborate the statement.
21.“ Power sharing is the very spirit of of democracy.” Justify the statement with four suitable
points.
OR
Why is power sharing desirable?
IV. Long Answer Type Questions. (Not more than 120 words) :

22. Evaluate the power sharing system in India.

23. Describe the elements of the Belgian model of accommodating diversities.
24. Compare the situation of Belgium and Sri Lanka considering their location, size and
cultural aspects.
V. Picture based question:

25. Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:

i. What does the cartoon represent?

a. Concentration of power in few hands
b. Democracy is like a horse-cart
c. Leaders are good friends
d. None of the above
ii. Identify the two main leaders shown here.
iii. What, according to this cartoon, is the relationship between democracy and concentration of
power?
iv. Can you think of some other examples to illustrate the point being made here?
V. Case based study question:
 26. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the question that follows:
Panchayati Raj, a decentralized system of local self-governance in India, is the cornerstone
of grassroots democracy. Established by the 73rd Amendment Act in 1992, it empowers
villages and small towns by devolving political, administrative, and financial authority to
elected representatives at the Panchayat (local council) level. This system comprises three
tiers: the Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad
(district level). It aims to address local issues, promote rural development, and enhance
citizen participation.

Panchayati Raj has not only improved service delivery and infrastructure but also
empowered marginalized communities, particularly women and scheduled castes, in the
decision-making process.

Over the years, Panchayati Raj has contributed to local development, social justice,
and fostering a culture of democratic participation, making it an essential tool in India’s
journey toward inclusive governance.

i. What kind of power sharing is demonstrated by Panchayati raj system in India?

ii. What are the benefits of having three tier governance in the country?
iii. Mention some disadvantages of power sharing?