Power Sharing MCQ Set 5

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1. Which ethnic group in Sri Lanka launched a struggle for independence?

A. Sinhalese

B. Sri Lankan Tamils

C. Indian Tamils

D. Muslims

2. How many constitutional amendments were made in Belgium between 1970 and 1993?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

3. Which of the following is not a principle of power sharing?

A. Division of power

B. Concentration of power

C. Decentralization of power

D. Sharing of power

4. What was the key demand of the Tamils in Sri Lanka?

A. Recognition as a national language

B. More jobs in the government

C. Equal rights

D. Creation of an independent Tamil Eelam

5. Which of the following is a correct statement about power sharing in Belgium?

A. The French-speaking community is less powerful

B. The Dutch-speaking community is more powerful

C. Both communities have equal power

D. The German-speaking community is dominant

6. What does the term 'Majoritarianism' mean?

A. Rule by the majority community

B. Equal representation for all communities

C. Rule by the minority community

D. No representation for minority communities

7. Which form of power sharing is present in India?

A. Horizontal power sharing

B. Vertical power sharing

C. Power sharing among social groups

D. All of these

8. Which ethnic group in Sri Lanka was economically and educationally backward?

A. Sinhalese

B. Sri Lankan Tamils

C. Indian Tamils

D. Muslims

9. What led to the alienation of Tamils in Sri Lanka?

A. Equal representation

B. Majoritarian policies

C. Economic development

D. None of these

10. In which part of Belgium is the French-speaking community concentrated?

A. Flanders

B. Wallonia

C. Brussels

D. All parts equally

11. What is the principle of accommodation in Belgium?

A. Centralized power

B. Equal representation for all communities

C. Rule by the majority

D. Rule by the minority

12. What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

A. Colombo

B. Kandy

C. Jaffna

D. Galle

13. Which of the following was a result of the power-sharing model in Belgium?

A. Civil war

B. Political instability

C. Social harmony

D. Economic crisis

14. Which country in South Asia is known for its policy of Majoritarianism?

A. India

B. Sri Lanka

C. Bangladesh

D. Nepal

15. In Belgium, how is the power shared between different communities?

A. Through centralized government

B. Through community government

C. Through military rule

D. Through dictatorship

16. Which of the following countries follows the federal model of power sharing?

A. China

B. Pakistan

C. India

D. Sri Lanka

17. What is the main objective of power sharing in Belgium?

A. To establish a dictatorship

B. To maintain unity and avoid conflict

C. To centralize power

D. To promote religious harmony

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