Power-Sharing and Democracy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an example of power-sharing?

• Division of powers between central and state governments

• Independent judiciary

• Dictatorship

• Coalition government

Assertion (A): Power-sharing is essential for the stability of a democracy. Reason (R): Power-sharing prevents conflict among different social groups.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Belgium and Sri Lanka are compared in the context of power-sharing. Which statement is true about them?

• Both adopted a majoritarian approach.

• Both countries gave equal power to different communities.

• Belgium adopted power-sharing, but Sri Lanka did not.

• Sri Lanka adopted power-sharing, but Belgium did not.

Which of these is a feature of horizontal power-sharing?

• It ensures checks and balances among organs of government.

• It divides power between different levels of government.

• It shares power among different social groups.

• It involves power-sharing agreements among political parties.

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of federalism?

• Two or more levels of government

• Rigid Constitution

• Decentralization

• Concentration of power at the central level

Assertion (A): India is a federal country. Reason (R): The Constitution provides for a single-tier government.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Which of the following is a union territory in India?

• Bihar

• Goa

• Jammu & Kashmir

• Lakshadweep

What is the significance of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution?

• Strengthening the Lok Sabha

• Granting more powers to state governments

• Promoting local self-governments in rural areas

• Establishing the Supreme Court

Which is an example of gender inequality in India?

• Equal wages for men and women

• Higher literacy rates for men compared to women

• Increased representation of women in the parliament

• Reservation for women in local governments

Assertion (A): Caste system has weakened in urban areas. Reason (R): Urbanization promotes economic independence and social mobility.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.