Power Sharing, Civics, Class-X

Front

Meaning of an ethnic group?

Back

A group of people based on the culture they share and believe in common descent.

Answer explanation

An ethnic group is defined by shared culture and common descent, making the first choice the best description. Language and religion can be factors, but they do not encompass the full meaning of an ethnic group.

Front

Power sharing refers to ----------------

Back

All of the above.

Answer explanation

Power sharing encompasses the distribution of power among various government organs, levels, and social groups, ensuring a balanced and inclusive governance structure. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above.'

Front

Horizontal division of power is also known as ------.

Back

A system of checks and balances.

Answer explanation

Horizontal division of power refers to the distribution of authority among different branches of government, which is best described as a system of checks and balances. This ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful.

Front

Distribution of power among Central, State, and local governments is known as?

Back

Vertical division of power.

Answer explanation

The distribution of power among Central, State, and local governments is known as the vertical division of power, as it delineates authority at different levels of governance.

Front

Which among the following is not a policy of 'Majoritarianism' in Sri Lanka? Options: Reservation in government jobs and seats in higher education for Tamil-speaking people, Declaring Sinhala as the only official language, New rules to protect and foster Buddhism, Disregarding the demand for recognizing Tamil as an official language.

Back

Reservation in government jobs and seats in higher education for Tamil-speaking people.

Answer explanation

Reservation in government jobs and seats in higher education for Tamil-speaking people is not a policy of Majoritarianism, which favors the Sinhala majority, unlike the other options that promote Sinhala dominance.

Front

'Walloon' refers to-

Back

French speakers in Belgium.

Answer explanation

'Walloon' specifically refers to the French-speaking community in Belgium, distinguishing them from Dutch speakers, who are primarily in the Flanders region. Thus, the correct answer is French speakers in Belgium.

Front

Which statement is not correct about the ethnic composition of Belgium?

Back

In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent of people speak Dutch while 20 percent are French-speaking.

Answer explanation

The statement about Brussels is incorrect; in reality, about 50% of the population speaks French, while Dutch speakers are around 20%. This highlights the linguistic diversity and the French-speaking community's prominence in the capital.

Front

Why was the Dutch-speaking community resentful towards the French-speaking community in Belgium?

Back

Dutch speakers received the benefits of economic development and education much later in comparison to French speakers.

Answer explanation

The Dutch-speaking community was resentful because they received the benefits of economic development and education much later than the French speakers, leading to disparities and feelings of inequality.

Front

Which statement is not correct about the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka?

• 74% of the total population are Sinhala speakers.
• Most Sinhala speakers follow Buddhism.
• Minority Tamil speakers are scattered by religion and place of origin.
• 26% of the total population are Tamil speakers.

Back

26% of the total population of Sri Lanka are Tamil speakers.

Answer explanation

The statement '26% of the total population of Sri Lanka are Tamil speakers' is incorrect. Tamil speakers actually make up about 15% of the population, not 26%.

Front

Which of the following was not a demand of Tamils in Sri Lanka against the majoritarian policy of the Sinhala-led government? Options: Recognition for Tamil as an official language, Equal opportunity in getting government jobs, Reservation of seats for Tamil speakers in higher educational institutions, Regional autonomy, Formation of a separate state for Tamils.

Back

Reservation of seats for Tamil speakers in higher educational institutions.

Answer explanation

The demand for reservation of seats for Tamil speakers in higher educational institutions was not a primary demand against the Sinhala-led government's policies. The other options were more central to the Tamil struggle for rights.