Series: DPS/ST/SS/21-22 Code: 087

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL SURAT

TERM-I PRACTICE WORKSHEET-8

Subject: Social Science

Name: _____________________ Time Allowed: 20 min.
Class/Sec : X___ Maximum Marks : 20
General Instructions:
1. The work sheet contains four sections.
2. Section A has 12 questions. Attempt any 8 questions.
3. Section B has 8 questions. Attempt any 6 questions
4. Section C has 4 questions attempt any 3 questions.
5. Section C has 4 questions (Case based). Attempt any 3 questions per case.
6. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION – A
(Attempt any 8 out of 12 questions)
1. ________________was started in Sri Lanka due to distrust between the two communities. 1
A. First world war
B. Second world war
C. Civil war
D. Belgium war

2. __________________has started power struggle demanding separate Eelam in Sri Lanka. 1

A. Tamils
B. Hindu
C. Sinhala
D. Muslims

3. Belgium shares its border with: 1

A. France
B. Germany
C. Luxemburg
D. All of the above

4. Power shared among governments at different levels is also called: 1

A. Horizontal distribution
B. Vertical distribution
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

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5. Match the words from Column A with the sentences in Column B to form meaningful
statements in reference to decentralisation in India.
Column A Column B
I. Power sharing 1. Power shared among different levels of the
government
II. Check and balances 2. Reduce the possibility of conflict between
social groups
III. Vertical divisions 3. Example of power sharing among different
social groups
IV. Reserved constituencies 4. Power sharing among different organs of the
government
Options:
A. I-2, II-4, III-1, IV-3
B. I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3
C. I-4, II-2, III-3, IV-1
D. I-3, II-2, III-1, IV-4
6. Why is Power sharing is desirable? Choose the correct option in reference to Prudential 1
reasons:
I. helps the people of different communities to celebrated their festivals.
II. imposes the will of the majority community over others.
III. reduces the conflict between social groups.
IV. ensures the stability of political order.

Options:
A. I, II and III
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV

7. The given chart depicts which of the following option? 1

A. Ethnic composition of Sri Lanka
B. Ethnic composition of Wallonia
C. Ethnic composition of Brussels
D. Ethnic composition of Belgium

8. 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

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9. Complete the given table by choosing a suitable option: 1
MAJORITARIANISM ACCOMODATION
I.The leaders of the a particular language
speaking community (majority) sought to A. ?
secure dominance over government by
virtue of their majority.
B. Example and Outcome: Belgium and
II. Example and Outcome: Sri Lanka and
mutually accepting arrangements for
Civil War
sharing power
A. The leaders recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities.
B. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster one religion only.
C. Both A and B
D. None of these

10. Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify 1
those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given
below?
Power Sharing:
I. reduces conflict among different communities
II. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness
III. delays decision making process
IV. accommodates diversities
V. increases instability and divisiveness
VI. promotes people’s participation in government
VII. undermines the unity of a country
Options:
A. I II IV VI
B. I III V VI
C. I II IV VII
D. II III IV VII

11. What was the reason behind the tension between the French-speaking and the Dutch- 1
speaking communities which was acute in Brussels?
A. Dutch-speaking community constituted a minority in Brussels, but a majority in Belgium
B. Dutch-speaking community constituted a majority in Brussels, but a minority in Wallonia
C. Dutch-speaking community constituted a majority in Belgium, but a minority in Brussels
D. Dutch-speaking community constituted a majority in Wallonia, but a minority in Brussels

12. The Tamil people whose forefathers came from India as ________ workers during the 1
colonial period are called Indian Tamils.
A. railway
B. plantation
C. slave
D. crafts

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 SECTION – B
(Attempt any 6 out of 8 questions)
13. Look at the given Sri Lanka map and mention the coloured region where Sinhala 1
speaking communities lived?
A. Orange colour region
B. Yellow colour region. Yellow
Orange
C. Dark brown colour region Dark brown

D. None of the above

NOTE: Following question is for Visually impaired candidates

in lieu of Q13.
What was the main purpose behind bringing the Panchayati
Raj system in India?
A. To Prevent criminalization of politics
B. Decentralization of the political power to the general
public
C. To reduce election Expenses
D. Development of Villages

14. Reservation to weaker section and community government are the example of: 1
A. Power sharing between different organs of the government.
B. Power Sharing among different social group.
C. Power Sharing among Political parties, pressure groups and movement.
D. All the above.

15 Why power sharing between different organs of the government is being referred as the 1
horizontal distribution of power?
A. Different organs of the government can exercise unlimited power
B. Different Organs of the government are placed at the same level and can check each
other.
C. Different levels of the government can exercise different power.
D. Different levels of the government can exercise unlimited power.

16 Which statement/s best describe the word ‘Ethnic’? 1

I. People belonging to a group believe in their common descent because of similarities of
physical type or of culture or both.
II. They always the member of a popular political party in the country.
III. A social division based on shared culture.
IV. They need not always have the same religion or nationality.

Options:
A. I, III and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. Only I
D. II and III

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17 Study the given caricature. Which of the following options best signifies this cartoon? 1

Options:
A. Concentration of power in few hands.
B. Democracy is like a horse-cart.
C. Putin and Bush are good friends
D. None of the above

18 Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1

LIST-I LIST-II
I.Legislative, executive and judiciary 1. Reserved constituencies
II.power shared at different level 2. Community government
III.power shared among the social groups 3. Each organ checks other
IV.The power regarding cultural, educational and 4. Federal form of government
language-related issues.

Options:
A. I-3, II-1, III-4, IV-2
B. I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
C. I-3, II-1, III-2, IV-4
D. I-1, II-3, III-4, IV-2
19 Consider the following statements about power sharing arrangements in Belgium and Sri
Lanka.
I. In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the
minority French-speaking community.
II. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the
Sinhala-speaking majority.
III. 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.
IV. 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 above are correct?
A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, II and IV
C. III and IV
D. II, III and IV
SECTION – D
(Attempt any 3 out of 4 questions in each of the Case based questions)
20 Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read 1
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(A): Tyranny of majority is highly desirable.
Reason(R): It helps in making the political order more stable.

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 Options:
A. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
B. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

21 Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read 1
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(A): In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies.
Reason(R): India has federal system.
Options:
A. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
B. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

22 Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read 1
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(A): There was a feeling of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils..
Reason(R): The Sri Lankan government denied them equal political rights and discriminated
against them in getting jobs and other opportunities.
Options:
A. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
B. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

23 Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read 1
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(A): Community government in Belgium is elected by one language community.
Reason(R): Community government helped in resolving conflict between different linguistic
groups.

Options:
A. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
B. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

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 SECTION – C
(Attempt any 3 out of 4 questions in each of the Case based questions)
Read the source given below and answer any 3 of the 4 questions that follow by
choosing the most appropriate option:

Government measures, coming one after the other, gradually increased the feeling of
alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils. They felt that none of the major political parties
led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders were sensitive to their language and culture. They felt
that the constitution between the Sinhala and Tamil communities strained over time. The
Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and struggles for the recognition of Tamil as an official
language, for regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs.
But their demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by the Tamils was repeatedly
denied. By 1980s several political organisations were formed demanding an independent
Tamil Eelam (state) in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka. The distrust between the two
communities turned into widespread conflict. It soon turned into a CIVIL WAR. As a result
thousands of people of both the communities have been killed. Many families were forced
to leave the country as refugees and many more lost their livelihoods. x
24 What happened when demand of Tamils, for more autonomy, repeatedly denied by the 1
government?
A. It soon turned into a Civil war. Thousands of people of both the communities have been
killed.
B. Many became refugees.
C. It improved the social, cultural, and economic life of the country.
D. Both (A) and (B)
25 Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read 1
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(A): By 1980s several political organisations were formed demanding an
independent Tamil Eelam (state) in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
Reason(R): The major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders were sensitive
towards the language and culture of other communities in Sri Lanka.
Options:
A. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
B. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true.
26 Which of the following was not a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in Sri Lanka? 1
A. It recognises Sinhala as the only official language.
B. The government followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants.
C. A new constitution stipulated that the state should protect and foster Buddhism.
D. Provincial autonomy was given to Tamils.
27 The Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and struggles for:
A. For regional autonomy
B. Equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs.
C. The recognition of Tamils as an official language.
D. All of the above

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28 Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion(A): Tamils demand autonomy to provinces which was repeatedly denied.
Reason(R): The distrust between the two communities turned into widespread conflict.
Options:
A. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
B. If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true.

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