10th Class Social Science Power Sharing Question Bank

done MCQ - Power Sharing Total Questions - 9

• question_answer1)
  Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below power sharing:

  A. reduces conflict among different communities.

  B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness.

  C. delays decision making process.

  D. accommodates diversities.

  E. increases instability and divisiveness.

  F. promotes people's participation in government.

  G. undermines the unity of a country.

   
  A)
  A, B, D, F     done clear
  B)
  A, C, E, F          done clear
  C)
  A, B, D, G         done clear
  D)
  B, C, D, G done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri Lanka:

  A. In Belgium the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French speaking community.

  B. In Sri Lanka the policies of government ensured the dominance of the Sinhala speaking majority.

  C. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a federal arrangement of power sharing to protect their culture, language and equality of opportunity in education and jobs.

  D. The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of the country on linguistic lines.

  Which of the statements given are correct?
  A)
  A, B, C and D         done clear
  B)
  A, B, and D       done clear
  C)
  C and D       done clear
  D)
  B, C and D. done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Match List I (forms of power sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists:

  List I	List II
  1. Power shared among  different organs of government	A. Community government
  2. Power shared among governments at different levels	B. Separation of powers
  3. Power shared by  different social groups	C. Coalition government
  4. Power shared by two or more political parties	D. Federal government

   
  A)
  D, A, B, C     done clear
  B)
  B, C, D, A         done clear
  C)
  B, D, A, C      done clear
  D)
  C, D, A, B done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using codes given below:

  A. Power sharing is good for democracy.

  B. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

  Which of the statements are true and false?

   
  A)
  A is true but B is false   done clear
  B)
  Both A and B are true done clear
  C)
  Both A and B are false           done clear
  D)
  A is false but B is true. done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Consider the statements on Ethnic Composition and mark the answer.

  A. The Ethnic Composition of Belgium is very complex because of diverse language speaking people like-Dutch speaking, French speaking and German speaking.

  B. French speaking community was in minority and more powerful.

  C. Dutch speaking community was in majority and less powerful.

  D. There was conflict between the French and Dutch communities.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?

   
  A)
  Both B and C are true, done clear
  B)
  Only A is true. done clear
  C)
  Both A and D are true.           done clear
  D)
  All are false. done clear
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• question_answer6)
  The Community Government signifies:
  A)
  The powers of government regarding community development. done clear
  B)
  The powers of the government regarding law making for the community. done clear
  C)
  The powers of the government regarding cultural, educational and language related issues. done clear
  D)
  The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community. done clear
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• question_answer7)
  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. done clear
  B)
  Only A, C and D are appropriate. done clear
  C)
  Only B and D are appropriate, done clear
  D)
  A, B and C are appropriate. done clear
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• question_answer8)
  System of 'checks and balances' means:
  A)
  Horizontal distribution of powers. done clear
  B)
  Separation of powers. done clear
  C)
  Put a check on the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs of government by maintaining a balance of power among various institutions. done clear
  D)
  Federal division of powers. done clear
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• question_answer9)
  A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants is:
  A)
  Community Government             done clear
  B)
  Federal Government done clear
  C)
  Majoritarian       done clear
  D)
                              Prudential. done clear
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