Power Sharing Class 10 Worksheet Civics Chapter 1

MCQ Questions

Q1: In which year Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country?
(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) 1950

Q2: Which is the state religion of Sri Lanka?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Hinduism
(c) Islam
(d) Christianity

Q3: Which major social group constituted the largest share in population of Sri Lanka?
(a) Sinhalas
(b) Sri Lankan Tamils
(c) Indian Tamils
(d) Muslims

Q4: Which language is spoken by the majority of Belgians?
(a) German
(b) French
(c) Dutch
(d) English

Q5: Which religion is followed by Sinhala speaking people?
(a) Hindus
(b) Muslims
(c) Buddhists
(d) None of these

Q6: Which language was declared as the only official language of Sri Lanka by an Act passed in 1956?
(a) Tamil
(b) Sinhala
(c) Hindi
(d) English

Q7: Which of the following is not one of the three organs of government powers are shared?
(a) Legislature
(b) Bureaucracy
(c) Executive
(d) Judiciary

Q8: Which of the following is not one of the aspects of federal division of powers?
(a) Sharing of powers among central provincial and local governments
(b) Division of powers involving higher and lower levels of government
(c) The Constitution clearly lays down powers of different levels of government
(d) There is no vertical division of powers

Q9: What led to non-sharing of power?
(a) Peace among all the communities
(b) The tyranny of the majority and oppression of minority
(c) Negation of the very spirit of democracy
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Q10: How many times was the Constitution of Belgium amended between 1970 and 1993?
(a) Two times
(b) Three times
(c) Five times
(d) Four times

Fill in the blanks

Q1: .......... has started power struggle demanding separate Eelam in Sri Lanka.

Q2: Both .......... and .......... share power on an equal basis at .......... in Belgium.

Q3: In Belgium, three communities are living .......... , .......... and .......... .

Q4: In Belgium, lastly the power is shared between .......... , .......... and .......... .

Q5: .......... was started in Sri Lanka due to distrust between the two communities.

True & False

Q1: The feeling of accommodation has led to the problem in Sri Lanka.

Q2: Sri Lanka is facing the problems because of supporting the Tamilians in the state.

Q3: Belgium and Sri Lanka are the two similar causes in the struggle of people.

Q4: Belgium has French people in majority whereas the others struggle for their rights.

Q5: Power sharing increases the possibility of conflict between social groups.

Q6: Power sharing is desirable and reduces possibilities of conflict within the country.

Assertion and Reasons

Direction: Mark the option which is most suitable :
Q1: Assertion : French speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.
Reason : Belgian Government favoured French speaking community.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion : There was a feeling of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils.
Reason : The Sri Lankan government denied them equal political rights and discriminated against them in getting jobs and other opportunities,
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion : Tyranny of majority is highly desirable.
Reason : It helps in making the political order more stable.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion : Power should reside with one person and group located at one place in a democracy.
Reason : If the power is dispersed, it will not be possible to take decision quickly and enforce it.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q5: Assertion : Sinhala was recognized as only official language of Sri Lanka.
Reason : The government of Sri Lanka wanted to establish the supremacy of Sinhala community.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q6: Assertion : In Belgium, the leaders realized that the unity of the country is possible by respecting the feelings and interest of different countries.
Reason : Belgium favoured Dutch speaking community.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q7: Assertion : Community government in Belgium is elected by one language community.
Reason : Community government helped in resolving conflict between different linguistic groups.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q8: Assertion : In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies.
Reason : India has federal system. 
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q9: Assertion : Power Sharing is good.
Reason : It leads to ethical tension.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Q10: Assertion : Belgium and Sri Lanka both faced ethical tension among different communities.
Reason : Both the countries resolved the conflict by power sharing arrangement which gave equal representation to all the communities.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Mention any one characteristics of power sharing.

Q2: Who formed the majority in terms of population in Sri Lanka?

Q3: Which type of powers does the Community Government of Belgium enjoy?

Q4: How and when was Sinhala recognized as the official language of Sri Lanka?

Q5: What is the prudential reason behind power sharing.

or
Why power sharing is good for democracies?

Q6: Which factor is responsible for increasing the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils?

Q7: What does the system of ‘checks and balances’ ensure in power sharing?

Q8: What measure was adopted by the democratically elected government of Sri Lanka to establish Sinhala supremacy?

Q9: What is the state religion of Sri Lanka?

Short Answer Type Questions 

Q1: What is power sharing? Why power sharing is important in a democracy?

Q2: In modern democracies, power is often shared among different organs of the government. Explain.

Q3: How can power be shared among governments at different levels? Explain.
or
Explain the vertical division of power giving example from India.

Q4: Give reasons why power sharing is desirable.
or
Why power sharing is necessary in democracy?
Explain.
or
Write one prudential and one moral reason for power sharing.
or
Why is power sharing desirable? Explain moral reasons in this regard.
or
Why power sharing is desirable? Explain giving any three prudential reasons.

Q5: “Sharing of powers makes a country more powerful and united.” Do you agree with this statement and why?
or
“Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy”. Justify this statement with three suitable points.
or
How far do you agree with the statement that power sharing is keeping with the “Spirit” of democracy?

Q6: Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan government.

Q7: Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan Government.

Q8: Describe the power sharing arrangement made by Belgium.
or
Explain any three elements of the Belgium model of power sharing.

Q9: Explain how power is shared among different organs of the government.

Q10: Compare the different ways in which the Belgians and the Sri Lankans have dealt with the problem of cultural diversity. 

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