Quiz FIITJEE POWER SHARING – (A)

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Time – 20 minutes Maximum Marks - 25

1. 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 (B) Only A is true
(C) Both A and D are true (D) All are false

2. The tension between Dutch speaking and French speaking people in Belgium was because -
-------.
(A) The minority French-speaking community was relatively rich and powerful whereas
Dutch speaking community was relatively poor

(B) The French – speaking were Catholics whereas Dutch-speaking were Protestants
(C) The French-speaking were Protestants whereas Dutch-speaking were Catholics
(D) The majority French-speaking community was relatively rich whereas Dutch-speaking
minority was relatively poor.

3. 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 privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community.

4. 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 following statements:
(A) All are appropriate (B) Only A, C and D are appropriate
(C) Only B and C are appropriate (D) A, B and C are appropriate

5. The major social groups of Sri Lanka are ______ and _______.
(A) Hindus and Sinhalese (B) Sinhalese and French
(C) Dutch and French (D) Sinhalese and Sri Lankan Tamils

6. Sri Lanka got independence in.

(A) 1948 (B) 1946
(C) 1947 (D) 1950

7. To establish Sinhala supremacy Sri Lankan government passed an act under which
________.
(A) Sinhala was recognised as only official language
(B) Tamil and Sinhala both were recognised as official languages
(C) English was recognised as only official language

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 (D) Sinhala and English were recognised as official languages.
8. 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 power
9. 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) Majoritarianism (D) Prudential

10. Community government in Belgium is a good example of power sharing among ______.
(A) Different organs of government (B) Government of different levels
(C) Different social groups (D) Political parties

11. Which of the following step was not taken by the Belgium leaders to accommodate social
differences?
(A) Equal representation was given to Dutch and French-speaking ministers in the Central
Government.
(B) Many powers of the central government were given to state government.
(C) Community government was formed
(D) Principle of majoritarianism was followed.

12. Both Sri Lanka and Belgium dealt the question of power sharing differently. Choose the correct
statement.
(A) In Sri Lanka, the leaders decided to give equal powers to all whereas Belgium decided to
follow the principle of majoritarianism.
(B) In Belgium the leaders decided to respect the feelings and interests of different
communities and regions whereas the Sri Lankan government followed the principle of
majoritarianism
(C) In Sri Lanka the leaders decided to form a communist government whereas in Belgium the
leaders decided to follow the principle of capitalism
(D) In Belgium the leaders encouraged the civil war whereas in Sri Lanka the leaders were
ready to negotiate.

13. ______ and _______ are the two major ethnic groups of Belgium:
(A) The French and the Dutch
(B) The Sinhalese and the Tamils
(C) The French and the Tamils
(D) The French and the Sinhalese
14. Which of the following is not appropriate reasons for power sharing?
(A) it leads to economic development
(B) it reduce the possibility of social conflict
(C) it ensures political stability
(D) it is the very spirit of democracy
15. What was the issue that led to tension between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking
communities in Belgium?
(A) The minority French-speaking community was relatively rich and powerful
(B) The majority Dutch-speaking community was relatively rich and powerful
(C) Both the communities were rich and powerful
(D) None of the communities was rich and powerful
16. The government of Sri Lanka is an example is:
(A) Federal Government (B) Unitary Government
(C) Monarchy (D) Dictatorship
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17. What policies of the Sri Lankan government had increased the feeling of alienation among
Sri Lankan Tamils?
(A) The approval of the Act of 1956 that recognised Sinhala as the only official language.
(B) Preference to Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs
(C) The provision of protecting and fostering Buddhism in new constitution
(D) All of these

18. Which of the following statements is not true about Belgium Constitution?
(A) It prescribes equal number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers in the Central
Government

(B) The State Governments are not subordinate to the Central Government
(C) It recommends the rules for majority community

(D) The community government has the power regarding cultural, educational and
languages related issues.

19. Why is power sharing good for democracy?

(A) it reduces the possibility of conflicts between two social groups
(B) it is a good way to ensure the stability of political order
(C) it is an essential feature of democracy
(D) All of these

20. The functioning of executive or laws made by legislatures are checked by the:
(A) Judiciary (B) Law Minister
(C) Parliament (D) None of these

21. When was Belgium declared independent?

(A) 1830 (B) 1845
(C) 1838 (D) 1870

22. How many people of Belgium speak Dutch language?

(A) 59% (B) 40%
(C) 49% (D) 39%

23. If any court gives order to state government, then which type of power shared is it?
(A) Different organs of government (B) Governments at different levels
(C) Among different social groups (D) Among different political parties

24. Why did the relation between the Sinhala and Tamil communities strain over time?
(A) The Tamils felt that the constitution and government policies ignored their interests
(B) The Sinhala community felt ignored by the government
(C) Both felt that the government wanted to divide them
(D) The Sinhala people attacked on the Indian Tamils

25. Why did the Belgian leaders amend the Constitution four times?
(A) To work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together
(B) To protect Dutch-speaking people to Brussels
(C) To protect French-speaking people in the country
(D) To protect German-speaking people in the country

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 ANSWERS
POWER SHARING – (A)

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. A
8. C 9. C 10. C 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. A
15. A 16. B 17. D 18. C 19. D 20. A 21. A
22. A 23. B 24. A 25. A

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