10th Standard CBSE - Social Science - Power Sharing

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Question - 1

Consider the statement on Ethnic Composition and mark the answer.
A. The Ethnic Composition of Belgium is very complex because of diverse language speaking.
B. French speaking community was in minority and more powerful.
C. Dutch speaking community was in majority and less powerful.
D. There was conflicts between the French and Dutch communities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A Both B and C are true
  • B Only A is true
  • C Both A and D are true
  • D All are false.

Question - 2

The Community Government signifies

  • A The powers of government regarding community development.
  • B The powers of the government regarding law making for the community.
  • C The powers of the government regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.
  • D The government enjoys privilege to safeguard the interest of a particular community.

Question - 3

Prudential reasons of power sharing stress on.
A.  the stability of political order
B.  to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups
C. a fair share to minority
D. the intrinsic worth of power sharing.
Consider the statement:

  • A All are appropriate
  • B Only A, C and D are appropriate
  • C Only B and D are appropriate
  • D A, B and C are appropriate.

Question - 4

System of 'Checks and balances' means

  • A Horizontal distribution of powers
  • B Separation of Powers.
  • C Put a check on the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs of government by maintaining a balance of power among various institutions.
  • D Federal division of powers.

Question - 5

A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants is:

  • A Community Government
  • B Federal Government
  • C Majoritarian
  • D Prudential

Question - 6

How many people speak French and Dutch in the capital city of Brussels?

  • A 60 % French 40% Dutch
  • B 50% Dutch 50% French
  • C 80% French 20% Dutch
  • D 80% Dutch 20% French

Question - 7

How many times leaders of Belgium amended their constitution?

  • A Two times
  • B Three times
  • C Four times
  • D Since time

Question - 8

Which one of the following is correct regarding power sharing?
A. It leads to conflict between different groups.
B. It ensures the stability of the country.
C. It helps to reduce the conflict between different groups>

  • A Only A is true
  • B Only B is true
  • C Both A and B are true
  • D Both B and C are true

Question - 9

Which was the only official language of Sri Lanka?

  • A Tamil
  • B Malyalam
  • C Sinhala
  • D None of the above

Question - 10

Which community was rich and powerful in Belgium?

  • A German
  • B French
  • C Dutch
  • D none of the mention above