Very Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

1. Apart from the Central and the State governments, which is the third type of
government practiced in Belgium?
2. Define majoritarianism.
3. What measure was adopted by the democratically elected government of Sri
Lanka to establish Sinhala Supremacy?
4. After independence, Sri Lanka witnessed the supremacy of which community?
(2015)
5. Define the term ‘Ethnic’.
6. What is vertical division of power?

Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)

1. How far do you agree with the statement that power sharing is keeping with the
spirit of democracy?
2. Why is the ethnic composition of Belgium complex?
3. How is Belgium’s power-sharing path different from any other country?
4. What is majoritarianism? Is it wrong if a majority community in a country rules?
Give reasons to justify your answer.
5. Describe any three majoritarian measures adopted by the Sri Lankan
government to establish Sinhala supremacy.
6. Describe horizontal and vertical power sharing in modern democracies.

Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)

1. Compare the different ways in which the Belgians and the Sri Lankans have dealt
with the problem of cultural diversity.
2. Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri
Lankan government.
3. Discuss the centre-state relations in Indian Federalism.
4. Discuss the dual objectives of federalism.
5. Distinguish between coming together federations and holding together
federations.
6. Examine the concept of three tiers government of Indian federalism.