Power Sharing in Belgium and Sri Lanka

Assertion-Reason Type Assertion (A): The Belgian government ensured equal representation of Dutch and French-speaking ministers in Brussels. Reason (R): This measure aimed to prevent domination by any one community.

• 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.

Identify the major aspect that led to power-sharing measures in Belgium.

• Strong demand from the French-speaking minority

• Tensions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities

• The intervention by Germany and France

• Economic decline

What term refers to a belief that the majority community should rule a country without regard for minorities?

• Federalism

• Communalism

• Majoritarianism

• Secularism

Chronological Order Arrange the following in correct sequence:
1. Sri Lanka becomes independent

• 2. Sinhala made the only official language

• 3. Sri Lankan Tamils demand Tamil Eelam

• 4. Civil war starts

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 1, 3, 4

• 1, 3, 2, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

Which language is majorly spoken in the Flemish region of Belgium?

• French

• German

• Dutch

• English

In the Belgian model, community government has powers related to:

• Foreign policy

• Defense

• Cultural, educational, and language-related issues

• Tax collection

Assertion-Reason Type Assertion (A): Power-sharing is necessary to ensure political stability. Reason (R): Imposing the will of the majority strengthens unity.

• 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.

Identify the correct match: Horizontal distribution of power:

• Power between central and state governments

• Power between legislature, executive, judiciary

• Power between majority and minority communities

• Power between political parties

Which of the following forms of power-sharing is seen when power is shared among different social groups?

• Federalism

• Community government

• Coalition government

• Separation of powers

In Sri Lanka, the act that declared Sinhala as the only official language was passed in:

• 1948

• 1950

• 1956

• 1960