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CIVICS
Class 10 - Social Science
Time Allowed: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

Write question with answer

Section A
1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [3]
Two different sets of reasons can be given in favour of power-sharing. Firstly, power-sharing is good because it
helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and
political instability, power-sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. Imposing the will of
the majority community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run, it

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undermines the unity of the nation. The tyranny of the majority is not just oppressive for the minority; it often
brings ruin to the majority as well. There is a second, deeper reason why power sharing is good for democracies.
Power-sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by
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its exercise, and who have to live with its effects. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be
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governed. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
The first set of reasons is Prudential and the second is moral. While prudential reasons stress that power-sharing
will bring out better outcomes, the former emphasises the very act of powersharing as valuable.
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(a) What is the essence of a legitimate government in a democracy?

(b) What is the downside of imposing the will of the majority community over others?
(c) How does power-sharing contribute to the stability of political order?
Section B
2. Which of the following arrangement is used to give minority communities a fair share in power? [1]

a) Power shared among social groups b) Power shared among different parties

c) Power shared among different organs of d) Power shared among different levels of
government government
3. Which of the following arrangement is called a system of checks and balances? [1]

a) Conflict resolution b) Vertical distribution

c) Majoritarianism d) Horizontal distribution

4. Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka: [1]

a) Christian and Tamil b) Buddhist and Hindu

c) Sinhali and Christian d) Sinhali and Tamil

5. The principle of majoritarianism led to a civil war in: [1]

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 a) Britain b) Belgium

c) Sri Lanka d) Tamil Nadu

6. Sri Lanka is an island nation, just a few kilometres off the southern coast of: [1]

a) Karnataka b) Maharashtra

c) Tamil Nadu d) Kerala

7. Which one of the following is not the benefit of power-sharing? [1]

a) Ensures political stability in the long run b) It upholds the spirit of democracy

c) All political parties get their expected share d) Reduces the possibility of conflicts between
social groups
8. Why did the Sri Lankan Tamils launch parties and struggle? [1]

a) To adopt majoritarianism b) To dominate another language

c) To recognise Sinhalese as an official d) To recognise Tamil as an official language

language
9. Power shared by two or more political parties is which kind of government? [1]

a) Central Government b) Coalition Government

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c) Community Government
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10. Which of the following is not a major social group in Sri Lanka? [1]
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a) Sinhala-speakers or Sinhala Community b) Sri Lankan Tamils
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c) Anglo-Indians d) Indian Tamils

11. The population of Sri Lanka is about [1]
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a) two crores b) fifty thousand

c) ten crores d) five million

Section C
12. Study the picture and name this structure located in the Belgian capital. [2]

Section D
13. Assertion (A): In a democracy, everyone has a voice in the shaping of public policies. [1]
Reason (R): People rule themselves through institutions of self-government.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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14. Assertion (A): Russian right-wing coalition is an example of power-sharing. [1]
Reason (R): They propose to have a common list of candidates in the next parliamentary elections.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

15. Assertion (A): Power cannot be shared among social groups. [1]
Reason (R): Belgium's Community government is an example of accommodating social diversities.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A): The tyranny of the majority community is oppressive for the minority. [1]
Reason (R): It helps in making the political order more stable.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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Section E
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17. Correct the following statement and rewrite: [1]
A coalition government is one in which different social groups are given the power to handle the affairs related
to their communities.
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Section F
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18. State True or False: [2]

(a) Belgium has worked on the principle of majoritarianism. [1]
(b) Division of power between the higher and lower level of government is known as a vertical division [1]
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of power.
Section G
19. Fill in the blanks: [5]
(a) Tamil natives of the country are called __________. [1]
(b) In Belgium, three communities are living ________, _______ and German-speaking. [1]
(c) ________ has started power struggles demanding seperate Eelam in Sri Lanka. [1]
(d) The major political parties led by the ________ leaders were sensitive to their language and culture. [1]
(e) The democratically elected government adopted a series of majoritarian measures to establish [1]
________.
Section H
[1]

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20.

Which two major parties of Germany are shown in this cartoon?

a) Christian Democratic Union and the Social b) Social Democratic Party and Democratic
Democratic Party Socialist Party

c) Democratic Socialist Party and Soviet d) German Worker's Party and Christian
Union Party
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Section I
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21. Power is shared among different ________ is known as horizontal distribution of power. [1]

a) social groups b) types of government

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c) organs of government d) political parties

22. In 1948 ________ emerged as an independent country. [1]
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a) Sri Lanka b) France

c) Germany d) India
23. The transformation of ________ from a unitary government to a federal one prevented the division of the [1]
country on linguistic lines.

a) Germany b) Belgium

c) Dutch d) Sri Lanka

Section J
24. Arrange the following in the correct sequence: [1]
i. Several political organisations were formed demanding an independent Tamil Eelam (state) in northern and
eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
ii. The distrust between the two communities turned into widespread conflict. It soon turned into a Civil War.
iii. An Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil.
iv. Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country.

a) iv, i, iii, ii b) i, ii, iii, iv

c) iv, iii, i, ii d) iv, iii, ii, i

Section K

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25. Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka. [1]
A. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-
speaking community.
B. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking
majority.
C. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power sharing to protect their culture, language
and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.
D. The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of the
country on linguistic lines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) A, B and D b) A, B, C and D

c) B, C and D d) C and D
Section L
26. Which of the following statements distinguishes the linguistic composition of the Flemish region and the [1]
Wallonia region in Belgium?

a) The Flemish region in Belgium is b) The Flemish region in Belgium is

predominantly German-speaking, while the
Wallonia region is predominantly French-
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Wallonia region is predominantly German-
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speaking. speaking.

c) The Flemish region in Belgium is d) The Flemish region in Belgium is

predominantly French-speaking, while the predominantly Dutch-speaking, while the
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Wallonia region is predominantly Dutch- Wallonia region is predominantly French-

speaking. speaking.
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Section M
27. Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power-sharing. Identify those which are in [1]
favour of power-sharing and select the answer using the codes given below? Power-sharing:
A. reduces conflict among different communities
B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness
C. delays the decision-making process
D. accommodates diversities
E. increases instability and divisiveness
F. promotes people’s participation in government
G. undermines the unity of a country

a) ACEF b) BCDG

c) ABDF d) ABDG
Section N
28. Name the country where the Constitution was amended four times to accommodate the regional differences and [1]
cultural diversities.
29. Name the countries with which Belgium shares its boundaries. [1]
30. Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium? [1]

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31. Which country do 'Indian Tamils' belong to? [1]
32. What does the horizontal power sharing signify? [1]
33. Why power sharing is essential for democracy? [1]
34. Which group of countries surrounds Belgium? [1]
35. Name the country where ethnic struggle led to violence and revolt after 1956. [1]
36. Which type of policy was constitutionally adopted by the Government of Belgium to honour the diversities? [1]
37. Majoritarianism is followed in which country? [1]
38. What are some of the basic elements of the Belgium model of power sharing? [2]
39. What is power sharing? [2]
40. Explain the consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan government. [2]
41. What do you mean by power sharing? [2]
42. What’s wrong with a Majoritarianism? [2]
43. Write down the features of Horizontal division of power sharing. [3]
44. Write down the features of Vertical division of power sharing. [3]
45. The Mayor of Merchtem, a town near Brussels in Belgium, has defended a ban on speaking French in the town’s [3]
schools. He said that the ban would help all non-Dutch speakers integrate in this Flemish town. Do you think
that this measure is in keeping with the spirit of Belgium’s power sharing arrangements? Give your reasons in
about 50 words.
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In modern democracies, power is often shared among different organs of the government. Explain. [3]
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47. Does a country get more power by actually dispersing the power? [3]
48. Explain the power sharing arrangement among the different organs of the government. [5]
49. Describe any three demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils? How did they struggle for their demands? [5]
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