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MCQ Questions for Class 10 Social Science Power Sharing 

Question : Which one of the following countries does not share its boundary with Belgium?
(a) France
(b) Netherlands
(c) Sweden
(d) Luxembourg
Answer : C 
 
Question : Which language is dominantly spoken in Belgium?
(a) Dutch
(b) Spanish
(c) France
(d) Italian
Answer : A 
 
Question : Which of the following is the capital city of Belgium?
(a) Bruges
(b) Brussels
(c) Ghent
(d) Antwerp
Answer : B 
 
Question : What proportion of population speaks French in the capital city of Belgium?
(a) Bruges
(b) Brussels
(c) Ghent
(d) Antwep
Answer : D 
 
Question : A war-like conflict between two opposite groups in a country is called
(a) Cold war
(b) Civil war
(c) Ethnic war
(d) None of these
Answer : B 
 
Question : Sri Lanka is an island nation, just a few kilometres from the Southern coast of
(a) Goa
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Lakshadweep
Answer : C 
 
Question : What is the percentage of Sinhala-speaking people in Sri Lanka?
(a) 74%
(b) 75%
(c) 14%
(d) 19%
Answer : A 
 
Question : Power sharing is desirable because it
(a) helps the people of different communities to celebrated their festivals.
(b) imposes the will of the majority community over others.
(c) reduces the conflict between social groups.
(d) ensures the stability of political order.
Answer : C  
 
Question : Division of power between higher and lower level of government is known as
(a) vertical division of power
(b) horizontal distribution of power
(c) union division of power
(d) community division of power
Answer : A
 
Question : Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of:
(a) population
(b) political order
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of the above
Answer : B
 
Question : Which of the following is not the benefit of power sharing?
(a) It upholds the spirit of democracy.
(b) Political parties get their expected share.
(c) It ensures political stability in the long-run.
(d) It reduces the possibility of conflicts between social groups.
Answer : B 
 

Question : Which of the following is not the form of power sharing?
(a) Vertical division of power
(b) Horizontal division of power
(c) Division of power between people
(d) Division of power among social groups
Answer : C 
 

Question. How many people speak French and Dutch in the capital city of Brussels?
(a) 60 percent French 40 percent Dutch
(b) 50% Dutch 50% French
(c) 80% French 20% Dutch
(d) 80% Dutch 20% French
Answer: C

Question. How many times leaders of Belgium amended their constitution?
(a) Two times
(b) Three times
(c) Four times
(d) Since time
Answer: C

Question. 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
Answer: D

Question. Which was the only official language of Sri Lanka?
(a) Tamil
(b) Malyalam
(c) Sinhala
(d) none of the mention above
Answer: C

Question. Which community was rich and powerful in Belgium?
(a) German
(b) French
(c) Dutch
(d) none of the mention above
Answer: B

Question : 'Community government’ in Belgium is a good example of which arrangement?
(a) Power shared among social groups
(b) Power shared among different levels of government
(c) Power shared among different parties
(d) Power shared among different organs of government
Answer : A
Explanation: ‘Community government’ in Belgium is a good example of 'Power shared among social groups'.  
 
Question : Following are the features of Belgium model. Identify the incorrect one. 
(a) The number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government.
(b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments of the two regions.
(c) There will be third kind of government called ‘community government’.
(d) no power sharing among centre-state will done.
Answer : D
Explanation: Here are some of the elements of the Belgian model:
The number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government. Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments of the two regions. There will be third kind of government called ‘community government’. 
 
Question : Which one of the following measures does not establish Sinhala supremacy in Sri Lanka?
(a) Sinhala is the only official language.
(b) Preferential policies for government jobs.
(c) The state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
(d) Equal political rights to Sri Lankan Tamils.

Answer : D 

 
 

Fill In The Blank 

DIRECTION : Complete the following statements with appropriate word(s).
 
Question : In Belgium, three communities are living _______ , _______ and _______ . 
Answer : French, Dutch and German speaking 
 
Question : _______ was started in Sri Lanka due to distrust between the two communities.
Answer : Civil War 
 
Question : In Belgium, lastly the power is shared between _______ , _______ and _______ .
Answer : Central, State, Community Government
 
 

True/False 

DIRECTION : Read each of the following statements and write if it is true or false.
 
Question : Power sharing increases the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Answer : False
 
Question : Belgium has French people in majority whereas the others struggle for their rights.
Answer : False
 
Question : Belgium and Sri Lanka are the two similar causes in the struggle of people.
Answer : True
 

 

Assertion And Reason  

DIRECTION : Mark the option which is most suitable :
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
 
Question : Assertion : Tyranny of majority is highly desirable.
Reason : It helps in making the political order more stable.
Answer : (d) Both assertion and reason are false.
Tyranny of majority community is oppressive for the minority community and can also ruin the majority.
It is a source of dissatisfaction and tension which is a source of political instability. 
 
Question : Assertion : French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.
Reason : Belgian Government favoured French speaking community.
Answer : (c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
There was ethnic tension between French speaking and Dutch speaking communities in Belgium. For resolving, the government adopted a power sharing armgemnt where all the communities got equal representation.
 
Question : Assertion : Power should reside with one person and group located at one place in a democracy.
Reason : If the power is dispersed, it will not be possible to take decision quickly and enforce it.
Answer : (d) Both assertion and reason are false.
In a good democratic government, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in the society.
Hence, political power should be distributed among citizens.
 
Question : Assertion : There was a feeling of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils.
Reason : The Sri Lankan government denied them equal political rights and discriminated against them in getting jobs and other opportunities,
Answer : (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 
An act was passed in 1956 to recognize Sinhala as an official language. The government of Sri Lanka favoured people from Sinhala community for higher education and government jobs. It led to resentment among Sri Lankan Tamils as government was not sensitive to their culture and language.
 
Question : Assertion : Sinhala was recognized as only official language of Sri Lanka.
Reason : The government of Sri Lanka wanted to establish the supremacy of Sinhala community.
Answer : (a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
The government of Sri Lanka passed an Act in 1956 to recognize Sinhala as only official language of Sri Lanka. The government also formulated preferential policies to favour Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs. All this was done to establish supremacy of Sinhala community. Thus the reason justifies the assertion. 

 

Very Short Questions for Class 10 Social Science Power Sharing

Question : What is "Homogeneous Society"?
Answer : A homogeneous society shares a common language, ethnicity and culture. Japan and South Korea are examples of homogeneous societies.

Question : Which language was recognised as the only official language of Sri Lanka in 1956?
Answer : Sinhala

Question : What does the system of ‘checks and balances’ ensure in power sharing?
Answer : That none of the organs of the government can exercise unlimited power.
 
Question : Which factor is responsible for increasing the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils?
Answer : Majoritarianism.
 
Question : What is the state religion of Sri Lanka? 
Answer : Buddhism.
 
Question : What measure was adopted by the democratically elected government of Sri Lanka to establish Sinhala supremacy?
Answer :  Majoritarian measure.

Question :  What was a community government?
Answer : It was elected by the people belonging to language community – Dutch French and German speaking no metter where they live. It deals with cultural, educational and language related issues.  

Question : Which factor is responsible for increasing the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan, Tamils?
Answer : Majoritarianism is a major factor responsible for increasing the feeling of alienation among the Srilankan Tamils. 
 
Question : Name any two countries with which Belgium has borders. 
Answer : France and Luxembourg are the adjoining countries of Belgium. 

 

 

Short Questions for Class 10 Social Science Power Sharing

Question : What do you mean by power sharing? 
Answer : Power sharing means sharing of responsibility and powers among different organs and levels of government.
The concept of providing a permanent share of power in the government to different communities or regions is termed as power-sharing.
Under this the people and the leaders of the nation respect the feelings and interests of different communities and regions.
It is a strategy for resolving disputes over-exercising of power.
It is a powerful approach to unite the diversities by making them party to the decision making process.
The principle of power-sharing is very important for the unity and growth of democracy.  
 
Question : What do you mean by good democratic front? Explain. 
Answer : In good democratic front
i. People rule through the representatives elected by themself.
ii. Due respect is given to different groups and views that exist in the country.
iii. Every one has right to vote and value of each vote is equal.
iv. Everyone has a voice in the shaping of public policies and as many people as possible should share power.
 
Question : Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan government.
Answer : Consequences of majoritariari policies adopted by Sri Lankan Government.
a. Tamils felt the government was not sensitive about Tamil language and culture.
b. Tamils felt discriminated against in jobs and education.
c. Tamils felt the government was practising religious discrimination.
d. Relations between Tamils and Sinhalese became strained.
 
Question : Describe the power sharing arrangement made by Belgium. 
OR
Explain any three elements of the Belgium model of power sharing.
Answer :  The main elements of the Belgium model of power sharing includes:
a. Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the Central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of members from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally.
b. Many powers of the Central Government have been given to State Governments of the two regions of the country. The State Governments are not subordinate to the Central Government.
c. Brussels had a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
The French speaking people accepted equal representation in Brussels because the Dutchspeaking community has accepted equal representation in the Central Government.
 
Question : How can power be shared among governments at different levels? Explain. 
OR
Explain the vertical division of power giving example from India.
Answer :  Vertical division of power: Vertical division of power means sharing of power among governments at different levels.
In India, there are three levels of the government:
a. For the entire country: Central Government/ Union Government.
b. At the provincial level: State Governments.
c. At the local level (i.e., rural and urban): Local self governments like panchayats and municipal councils.
 
Question : Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan Government.
Answer :  Consequences of majoritarian policies adopted by Sri Lankan Government were:
a. Tamils felt the government was not sensitive about Tamil language and culture because Sinhala was declared the official language.
b. Tamils felt discriminated against securing jobs and education which were given preferentially to the Sinhala speakers.
c. Tamils felt the government was practising religious discrimination because the State fostered Buddhism. Relations between Tamils and Sinhalese became strained.
 
Question : Mention any three demands of Sri Lankan Tamils.
Answer : Demands of the Tamils:
1. Recognition of Tamil as an official language.
2. Equal opportunities for Tamils in government jobs and educational institutions.
3. Provincial autonomy for Tamil dominated provinces.
 
Question : Give reasons why power sharing is desirable. 
OR
Why power sharing is necessary in democracy? Explain.
OR 
Write one prudential and one moral reason for power sharing. 
OR
Why is power sharing desirable? Explain moral reasons in this regard. 
OR
Why power sharing is desirable? Explain giving any three prudential reasons.
Answer :  Power sharing is desirable in democracy because:
(i) Prudential reasons:
(a) It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability.
(b) It is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
(c) Imposing the will of majority community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run it undermines the unity of the nation.
(ii) Moral reasons:
(a) Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise and who have to live with its effect.
(b) People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed.
(c) A legitimate government is one where citizens through participation, acquire a stake in the system.
 
Question : In modern democracies, power is often shared among different organs of the government. Explain.
Answer :  Power is shared between different organs of the government such as Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. This system of power sharing is referred to as a system of‘checks and balances’ because: All three organs are placed at the same level of power.
The power distribution ensures that no organ enjoys unlimited powers. Each organ exercises a check on the others. Thus there is a balance of power.

Question :  What was the political problems faced by Belgium?
Answer : Problems of ethnic composition-
1. 50% Dutch speaking, 40% French speaking, 1% German speaking
2. But in its capital- 80% French speaking, 20% Dutch speaking
3. French community was rich and powerful 

Question :  Explain the ethnic problem of Srilanka.
Answer :
1) In Silence there are two communities' sinhala and Tamil
2) Among Tamils the Tamil natives who are called, Srilankan Tamils and the Indian Tamils whose forefathers come from India as plantation workers during the colonial period.
3) Most of the Sinhalas are Buddhist and Tamils are Hindus or Muslims. So in Srilanka the problem was who is going to hold power and enjoy the economic benefits

Question : Mention any three demands of Sri lankan Tamils.
Answer : Demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils:
(i) Recognition of Tamil as an official language.
(ii) Equal opportunities for Tamils in government jobs and educational institutions.
(iii) Provincial autonomy for Tamil dominated provinces.  

 

Long Questions for Class 10 Social Science Power Sharing

Question : Explain how Belgium was able to solve its ethnic problem. 
OR
Explain the power sharing arrangement in Belgium.
OR
State the main elements of the power sharing model evolved in Belgium.
Answer :
The main elements of the power-sharing model evolved in Belgium were:
1. Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the Central Government. Some special laws require the support of majority of members from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally.
2. Many powers of the Central Government have been given to State Governments of the two regions of the country. The State Governments are not subordinated to the Central Government.
3. Brussels had a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
The French- speaking people accepted equal representation in Brussels because the Dutch speaking community has accepted equal representation in the Central Government.
4. Apart from the central and the state government, there is a third kind of government called the Community Government.
5. This community government is elected by people belonging to one language community—Dutch, French and German-speaking. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language related issues

Question :  How Belgian government solved its ethnic Problem ?
Answer : The Path of accommodation adopted in Belgium.
        1) Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the central govt.
        2) Many Powers of the central government have been given to state govt. The state govt are not subordinate to the central govt.
        3) Brussels has a separate govt in which both the communities have equal representation. 
       4) There is a third kind of govt called community govt elected by the people belonging to Dutch, French and German no matter where they live.

Question : What is majoritariamisum? How it has led to alienation of majority community in Sri Lanka?
Answer : The dominance of majority community to rule the country in whichever way it wants totally disregarding the wishes and needs of minority community is known as majoritarianism
1) In srilanka mainly there are two communities- Sinhala and Tamils the leaders of the sinhala community sought to secure dominance over the govt by virtue of their majority. Sinhala has been
recognized as the official language of the country by disregarding
2) Government followed a preferential policy favouring sinhalased in university portions and govt jobs.
3) The govt encouraged and protected Budhism
The distrust has turned into a civil war that has caused a set back to social cultural and economic life of Srilanka.

Question : What is majoritarianism? How has it increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils? Explain.
Answer : ‘Majoritarianism’ is a concept which signifies a belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants. In this type of rule they disregard the wishes and needs of the minority.
The majoritarian concept has increased the strong feelings of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils because of the series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government in Sri Lanka after its independence in 1948 to establish Sinhala Supremacy.
(i) In 1956 an Act was passed to recognize Sinhala as the only official language thus disregarding Tamil.
(ii) The Government followed preferential policies that favored Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.
(iii) A new constitution advocated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism. 

Question : "Sharing of powers makes a country more powerful and united." Do you agree with this statement and why?
Answer : Power sharing keeps up with the 'Spirit' of Democracy as :
(i) Power sharing ensures that all people have stake in government.
(ii) Power sharing ensures maximum participation. It upholds the concept of people's rule. It always brings better outcomes in democracy. It ensures political stability in a democracy.
(iii) Power sharing accommodates diverse groups. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. 

 
Question : Describe any three demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils? How did they struggle for their demands? 
Answer : Following were the three demands of Sri Lankan Tamils:
i. Recognition of Tamil language: Tamil language to be recognized as an official language and Tamil should be given equal status with that of the Sinhala language and should be added as an official language.
ii. Regional autonomy: Their religion should be equally respected with that of Buddhism and they should be given equal political rights.
iii. Equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs: There should be no discrimination between the Sri Lankan Tamils and Sinhala residents of Sri Lanka in government jobs and university posts.
In order to protest for their demand, they started a political struggle in the way of conflict with the government.
i. By 1980s 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 a wider conflict which soon turned into a civil war.
iii. As a result, thousands of people of both communities were killed, causing a terrible setback to the social, cultural and economic life of the country.
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