Power Sharing MCQ Set 6

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1. In which year did Sri Lanka become independent?

A. 1945

B. 1947

C. 1948

D. 1950

2. What is the main feature of a federal government?

A. Single level of government

B. Multiple levels of government

C. No division of power

D. Centralized power

3. Which country has a complex power-sharing arrangement to accommodate linguistic diversity?

A. India

B. Belgium

C. Pakistan

D. Sri Lanka

4. What is the basis of power sharing in Belgium?

A. Economic equality

B. Linguistic diversity

C. Religious differences

D. None of these

5. Which ethnic group is in the majority in the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka?

A. Sinhalese

B. Sri Lankan Tamils

C. Indian Tamils

D. Muslims

6. What was the main outcome of the power-sharing arrangement in Belgium?

A. Political instability

B. Civil war

C. Social harmony

D. Economic crisis

7. What is the population percentage of Sinhalese in Sri Lanka?

A. 40%

B. 50%

C. 70%

D. 80%

8. In Belgium, what is the official status of Brussels?

A. Capital of Belgium

B. Part of Wallonia

C. Part of Flanders

D. None of these

9. Which of the following describes the situation in Sri Lanka post-independence?

A. Equal representation for all communities

B. Majoritarian policies favoring Sinhalese

C. Power-sharing between all communities

D. Rule by the minority

10. Which form of government is based on the division of power among different levels of government?

A. Unitary government

B. Federal government

C. Dictatorial government

D. None of these

11. What is the importance of power sharing in a democracy?

A. It ensures the dominance of majority

B. It reduces the possibility of conflict

C. It eliminates the role of government

D. It promotes dictatorship

12. In Belgium, which community was relatively richer and more powerful?

A. Dutch-speaking community

B. French-speaking community

C. German-speaking community

D. English-speaking community

13. Which part of Sri Lanka is predominantly inhabited by Tamil speakers?

A. Western part

B. Southern part

C. Northern and Eastern parts

D. Central part

14. How many levels of government are there in India?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

15. What does the concept of power sharing ensure?

A. Absolute power to one organ

B. Division of power among various organs

C. Elimination of democracy

D. Establishment of monarchy

16. Which community in Belgium has the majority in the capital city of Brussels?

A. Dutch-speaking

B. French-speaking

C. German-speaking

D. None of these

17. Which of the following is an example of power sharing among different social groups?

A. Federalism

B. Coalition government

C. Community government

D. Centralization of power

18. What led to the tensions between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium?

A. Religious differences

B. Ethnic differences

C. Linguistic differences

D. Political differences

19. In which year did Belgium become independent?

A. 1830

B. 1848

C. 1947

D. 1950

20. What type of government does Belgium have?

A. Federal

B. Unitary

C. Confederate

D. Monarchy

21. What is the population percentage of Dutch-speaking people in Belgium?

A. 20%

B. 30%

C. 60%

D. 80%

22. Which principle of power sharing is reflected in the system of 'Community Government' in Belgium?

A. Division of power among different levels of government

B. Division of power among different organs of government

C. Division of power among social groups

D. Division of power among political parties

23. Which part of Belgium has a French-speaking majority?

A. Flanders

B. Wallonia

C. Brussels

D. None of these

24. Which country in Europe is known for its complex system of power sharing?

A. France

B. Germany

C. Belgium

D. Italy

25. What is the significance of power sharing in a diverse society?

A. It promotes conflict

B. It ensures stability and unity

C. It centralizes power

D. It eliminates democracy

26. Which ethnic group in Sri Lanka is in the majority?

A. Sri Lankan Tamils

B. Indian Tamils

C. Sinhalese

D. Muslims

27. What is the primary reason for the adoption of power sharing in democracies?

A. To establish dictatorship

B. To promote economic growth

C. To reduce the possibility of conflict

D. To centralize power

28. Which country has a 'Community Government' to accommodate linguistic diversities?

A. India

B. Belgium

C. Sri Lanka

D. Pakistan

29. What was a majoritarian measure adopted in Sri Lanka?

A. Equal representation for all communities

B. Recognition of Tamil as an official language

C. Preference to Sinhalese in government jobs

D. Autonomy for Tamil regions

30. What is the primary cause of the conflict in Sri Lanka?

A. Religious differences

B. Linguistic differences

C. Ethnic differences

D. Economic differences

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