Power Sharing MCQ Set 3

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1. Which of the following statements about power sharing is incorrect?

A. Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict

B. Power sharing is a good way to ensure political stability

C. Power sharing is against the spirit of democracy

D. Power sharing ensures the representation of diverse groups

2. What does the term 'Ethnic' refer to?

A. Different religions

B. Social divisions based on shared culture

C. Social divisions based on language

D. Social divisions based on color

3. What was the major cause of tension in Belgium?

A. Economic disparity

B. Religious differences

C. Ethnic composition

D. Language differences

4. In which part of Belgium did the French-speaking community live?

A. Northern region

B. Southern region

C. Eastern region

D. Western region

5. What is meant by 'Community Government' in Belgium?

A. Government formed by one community

B. Government formed by representatives of all communities

C. Government elected by people belonging to one linguistic community

D. None of the above

6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of federalism?

A. Two or more levels of government

B. Single level of government

C. Division of powers

D. Written constitution

7. Which of the following countries does not follow federalism?

A. USA

B. India

C. Sri Lanka

D. Canada

8. What percentage of people in Belgium speak Dutch?

A. 40%

B. 50%

C. 60%

D. 80%

9. Which of the following is a majoritarian measure adopted in Sri Lanka?

A. Recognition of Sinhala as the official language

B. Equal rights for Tamil and Sinhala people

C. Autonomy for Tamil regions

D. Power sharing between Sinhala and Tamil communities

10. Which of the following languages is not an official language in Belgium?

A. Dutch

B. French

C. German

D. English

11. What type of power sharing exists in Belgium between the Dutch and French speaking communities?

A. Federal power sharing

B. Community government

C. Majoritarian power sharing

D. Centralized power sharing

12. What was the main demand of the Tamil speaking community in Sri Lanka?

A. Recognition of Tamil as an official language

B. Equal rights

C. Independent state

D. Regional autonomy

13. What is the significance of power sharing in a democracy?

A. Prevents tyranny of the majority

B. Ensures political stability

C. Upholds the principle of equality

D. All of the above

14. In which year did Sri Lanka gain independence?

A. 1947

B. 1948

C. 1950

D. 1951

15. Which of the following communities was not involved in the power sharing arrangement in Belgium?

A. Dutch-speaking community

B. French-speaking community

C. German-speaking community

D. English-speaking community

16. Which ethnic group in Sri Lanka is mainly concentrated in the Northern and Eastern provinces?

A. Sinhalese

B. Sri Lankan Tamils

C. Indian Tamils

D. Muslims

17. What led to the civil war in Sri Lanka?

A. Economic issues

B. Political rivalry

C. Ethnic conflict

D. Religious differences

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