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pe Questions (Mark) 1. Choose the correet answer from the given options (MCQs) Taanka became independent in the year a) 1958 th) 1960 tet (ah 1988 Ui) What are similarities between Belgium sind Sri Lanka? (a) Both are poor countries, 10) Both are non-etnocratic enunte {ec} Both are democratic countries, (a) None of these ii) Which one of the following is a majar easte group of Sri Ls BSE 202) (o) Christian and Tamil b) Buddhist (e) Sinhala and Tamil (a) Sinhala and Chris Lup) The Sri Lankan government adopted a series of _ measures ta establish Sinbals supremacy 1) Majoritarian, tb) Religious \c) Constitutional amendment (a) Community (0) A new Constitution of Sri Lanka stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Islam (b) Christianity —(¢) Buddhism — (a) Hinduis nt recognise Sinhala as th (oi) In which of the followin only offic language? a) 1957 (b) 1956 (a) 1988 gia i) Which of the following reasons lead ag ‘and Tarnil communities? (a) No Buddhist Sinhala leader was sens 1 language and culture. cit policies denied them political by Tamils felt that the Constitution and gov me aginst in getting Jab and other opportunities fo) Govern and i (d) All of the above (iti) By 1980s several political org anki? ations were de in which parts of the (a) Northern part e) Both (a) and (b) (ix) Whieh one of the following. launch ‘al language vil Ab) Kaster dy Went va pros aul te cu rt (a) Soi Lounbeon — measures lo establish Sinhala (6) Religious (@) Community 0 EEPIOE A SOries of supremacy, (a) Majori arian (c) Constitutional amendment () Anew Constitution of Sti Lanka stipulated that the state shall protect and foster (a) Islam (0) Christianity (e) Buddhism (d) Hinduism (vi) In which of the following years did Sri Lankan government recognise Sinhala as the only official language? a) 19 (b) 1956 (e) 1958 (d) 1948 «s) Which of the following reasons lead a gap betiveen the Sinhala and ‘Tamil communities? \c) Xo Buddhist Sinhala leader was sensitive to Tamil language and culture. (0) Tamils felt that the Constitution and government policies denied then political rights. (c) Government discriminated Tamil against in getting job and other Opportunities and ignored their interests. (d) All of the above ; ‘88 By 1980s several political organisations were demanding an independent Tamil Eelan in which parts of the Sri Lanka? ‘) Northern part @) Eastern part ‘c) Both (a) and (6) (@) Western part : ‘© Which one of the following launched parties and struggles for the recognition of Tamil as an official language? (a) Sri Lankan Tamils (0) Sri Lankan Sinhalas (c) Sri Lankan Christians (d) Indian Tamils Bitmon carer | 1 Mar wens , : jective Type Questions ven options (MCQs) 1 Shoe reve a enter he central and Ube tate grep 1. Choose the oor ad ot government pat. ! a vith i thind ind mment known as? . , Bolas (6) Pro I government, (a) Regional government (d) Local government, hh taneat poner vs the Community Government Lo Belgum enjoy? Syriac Fas Oss aan garding eulcare relied teats bt tha reranent has the power regarding education related issue h The government has the pow jon related is {Citic poverment has the power roading language clate nee All f the above . (Gi) Belgium has worked on the principles of e} Both ta) ana) (ie) Power sharing is desirable becaus ‘a helps the people of different eo (6) impos the will of the majority cor {c}texluces the conflict between social groups {Ci ensures the stability of political order “oo lead the falling statements and choose the ‘or Tome ‘th Increases the possibility of conflict between social groups. meray nd reduces possibilities of eonfl ct within the county scing oF accommodation has led to the toate problem in Sri Lanka, | (eid Both correet option, fovermment in Be (@) Datel, (oii) ta Bel people mata Pevple share power on an equal basis at conte | ‘sium, lastly the ernment rman (©) Latin Peer is shared between ¢ ‘entral, stato and _ government ae Y Hove longing W citizens, sol government (d) Bnglish | | HiUnily ove | int | which (i) Asser comme Reaso lingguis ML. Source Bi A. Read the ane ARS CAERERE ARE, SAETRREL A SOTA AML A A SAL SOMA a, ME 4 eceeion at HAMMONTNE THC Maeatlonns dees ow ate TN they a oo atatementa mathe Assertion AY {aaateos Sr Read Oe Matemete ant shave thesenet oto ‘ ees RO Nein Nae ae gt Nh he corres eaplanation of A, » Rw Noord Nagee Gawe Bak Nis ge he eorNt explanation oF A, det NHS An ihe bak Nas tree. Aewetion (AE Bessnn UN Bower chering Belpe to natace the possibilty of coniets between 5 Sl SOR omy af mnoity te not highly desirable “peigis. the Teadere realised that the unity of the country is Se deeings and interest of different countries ‘noe favoured Dutch speaking community, chica] tension, = and Sv Lanks both faoed ethical tension among diferent sesclved the conflict by power sharing arrangement ‘dhe communities Belgium is elected by one language sx government helped in resalving cmict between erent (4 Marks) the following questions: en te: eixen in favour of power sharing. Firstly, (c) Among different social groups (q) Among different pressure groups i Power shared among governments at diff (a) Horizontal distribution ent levels is also called (¢) Slant distribution (b) Vertical distribution {) Intelligent sharing of power is done among 1 Mens ot the thse (a) Legislature and Central Government. (b) Executive and Judiciary (c) Legislature and Executive (@ Legislature, Executive and Judiciary (0) Division of power between higher and lower level of government is known as (a) Vertical division of power (0) Horizontal distributions of power (©) Union devision of power (@ Community division of power (vi) Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of (@) Population () Political order (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these (vii) When power is shared among different organs of the government it is called as (a) Horizontal distribution of power (b) Community distribution of power (c} Coalition of power (@) Federal distribution of power (citi) Which of the following is not the benefit of power sharing? () 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 betwee 2. Assertion and Reasoning Type Questions _ In the questions (i) to (iv) given below, there are two statement Mn ced as Assertion (A) tn eae ies Read the statements and choose the correct option: Option sn social groups. i explanation of A (a) Both A and R are true and R is correct ¢ nen Se tion ae (b) Both A and R are true but R ix not the corres (el hie tena boot Ri False. a ee Oe ae (NY Cunmiinity distribution of power A) Bovtoral diatrituition of pawor Wd. EA BH WIE HE NO Ue Hotel MF pOWO abating WAAR UNS ANE a antanttey > DAN NNER Ae hell eA Weted hatN econ AN NNNAT Mtahitity tH the fone ran 12) Rataces the PCAN of coniiots hetween aucial groupe 5 Acoction ant Reasoning Type Questions Jy ade Gages @) EY Ge) even below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A. and Seawon RA. Nase the statements and choose the correct option Opsens Seb A and Rare true and Bis correct explanation of A ® Bech A and B are true but R is not the cornet ‘explanation of A. © Aw trae dat R is false, a Aw dat R is true. Assertion (Ab: Horizontal distribution of power is necessary. Reason (Ri: Ir allows different organs of government placed at the same level to cifferent powers, © Assertion (A): Power should reside with one person and group located at one place ts + Semmacracy Reason (Ri: If the power is dispersed, it will be possible to take decision quickly and. exeroe it Assertion (A): In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies. Reason (R): India has federal system. Assertion (A): Power may also be shared among different social groups. 2 Thi rangement gives space in government and administration Sr al ee co) Tasesannhal SIND ATEN OF poner SAN NNNN aE ANNE —————— i EXERCISE 2.7 —————_ I. Objective Type Questions. 1. Choose the correct answer from the given options (MCQs) {i) Which of the following i ng is not a feature of federalism? (a) Written Constitution nn ture of federalism {c) Two or more level of government, (Mark) (6) Central government has all powers (@) Division of pow Division of powers between the central government and governments of wits (ii) Which group of countries follow the system? (a) France, Germany nee (6) United Arab Emirates, China and Sri Lanka (c) The United States, Japan and Spain (d) Belgium, India and Spain (ii) Belgium shifted from a unitary form of government to (a) Democratic government () Federal government (c) Authoritarian (a) None of these (iv) In which forms of government, there is only one level of government or sub-unit subordinate to the central government? (a) Unitary form of government (b) Federal form of government (¢) Monarehical form of government —_(d) Democratic form of government (v) The area over which someone has Jegal authority is called Pere eeerty (b)duriadiction —(¢) Accession) Delimitation lu) Whee ar ate Segans acts as an umpire if dispute arises between dren: levels of governments in India? (a) Supreme Court (e) Attorney-General of India (b) High Courts (a) Solicitor General of tnd cecessary for an ideal federal syste (oi) Which of the folowing aspects 8 sete SE ey ca {by Asement to live togeth (a) Mutual trust (d) None of these (©) Both (a) and (b) 1 att wits an Inn Yu tatnraern mower is divide betwoun varios S70 } a oa; 1, Choo: rect ae rom ve n 1M, 2. Assertion an’ . Objective Type Questions given options (MCQS) . ad |. Choose the cor fund Reason ch among the following ve subjects which among the fe 7 Ress (@ Residuary ees " (b) of state level importance Options: {ay of national importance Option 1a hich donot fallin any’of the three ists co bane a : — Jnterest of both the central and the state governments, De Who the ‘ ‘ardian of the Constitution of India? oa “ lathe eee (b) The Supreme Court id 2 fi (0) The President (d) The Prime Minister Assertion. ii) The constitution of India originally provided for which system of government? oe a (a) Two-tier eystem (b) One-tier system er system (a) Four-tier system ii) Assertion «following subjeets is not ineluded in the union list? (b) Agriculture and irrigation poe (d) Foreign affairs eames © In which ofthe following lists both union and state governments can make laws? a) Residuary Subject (b) State List (d) Concurrent List Ser of property other than agricultural land comes under Reason (i Reason (1 1 IL. Source Be i List. 3. Read the . (b) State (c) Concurrent — (d) Residuary Union Li © country decides to divides its power between the and orvign a because (b) Central government oe ist, Sta (d) Judiciary rane es enjoys special power under certain prov relating nititution of India? La ‘of comm te) Arunachal Prad (b) Nagaland Shion a ix) The verito (d) All of these this list. II to become an independent state will pret Answer Comm yy lists a (oy Invhich of the fall (hb) State List ia) Residary Subst td Concurrent List te) Union and comes under i to) epmaperty othe nnd comes * oni «uy Transfer of property ot cr Concurrent (d) Residuary

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