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Power sharing quiz by Unique Study Point

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

By 1980's the Sri Lankan Tamils started demanding what?

a)

The recognition of Tamil as an official language

b)

For regional autonomy

c)

An independent Tamil Eelam in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka

d)

All of the above

2.

In the Belgium constitution the state governments are not subordinate to the central government

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In which year in Sri Lanka did they pass the Act that made Sinhala the official language of the country?

a)

1955

b)

1956

c)

1957

d)

1958

4.

In the Flemish region of Belgium the percentage of the Dutch speaking people are

a)

80

b)

20

c)

59

d)

40

5.

Sri Lanka has emerged as an independent country since which year?

a)

1956

b)

1948

c)

1970

d)

1993

6.

The power that is shared at the the different levels is also known as

a)

System of checks and balances

b)

Horizontal distribution of power

c)

Alliance governments

d)

Vertical distribution of power

7.

The percentage of Tamil speaking people in Sri Lanka was

a)

13

b)

7

c)

18

d)

74

8.

Most of the Sinhala speaking individuals are

a)

Buddhist

b)

Tamils

c)

Muslims

d)

Tamil Hindus

9.

Which community in Belgium was fairly rich and powerful

a)

Dutch

b)

German

c)

French

d)

French speaking individuals in Wallonia region

10.

Of the total population of Belgium, 59 percent live in the Flemish region and speaks the Dutch language. Another 40 percent of people live in the Wallonia region and speakFrench. Remaining one percent of the Belgians speak German

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which one of the following languages is not spoken in Belgium?

a)

French

b)

Dutch

c)

Hindi

d)

German

12.

Which is note one of the benefits of power sharing?

a)

It uploads the spirit of democracy

b)

reduce the possibility of conflicts between social groups

c)

All political parties get their expected share

d)

ensure political stability in the long run

13.

Community government of Belgium is a good example of power sharing among :

a)

Different organs of government

b)

Different social groups

c)

Government at different levels

d)

Political Parties

14.

A belief that the majority community should be able to rule over a country in which ever way it wants is -

a)

Prudential

b)

Majoritarianism

c)

Central government

d)

Community Government

15.

Which of the following city is the headquarters of “The European Union”?

a)

London

b)

Paris

c)

Brussels

d)

Rome

16.

Amsterdam is the capital of Belgium

a)

True

b)

False

17.

People belonging to the same ethnic group believe in their common descent because of similarities of physical type or of culture or both. They need always to have the same religion or nationality.

a)

False

b)

True

18.

What is the official religion of Sri Lanka-

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hindu

c)

Islam

d)

Jain

19.

A violent conflict between opposing groups within a country that becomes so intense that it appears like a war is called...

a)

World War

b)

Social Conflict

c)

Civil War

d)

Fight

20.

Power is shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary is known as -

a)

horizontal power sharing

b)

vertical power sharing

c)

direct power sharing

d)

sharing in social group

21.

A coalition government is an example of ......

a)

Power sharing among different social groups

b)

power sharing among political parties, pressure groups and movements

c)

horizontal distribution of power

d)

checks and balances system

22.

above cartoon refers to -........

a)

problems of running the Germany’s grand coalition government

b)

problems of road

c)

problems of fine German engineering

23.
Majoritarianism  refers to 
a)
Equal power to the people
b)
No difference between majority and minority
c)
Domination by the majority and disregard for the minority
d)
all communities being regarded as majority
24.
The Head Quarters of the European Union is
a)
Wallonia
b)
Flemish
c)
France
d)
Brussels
25.
The Tamils in Sri Lanka were divided into 
a)
Sri Lankan Tamils and Sinhalese people
b)
Indian Tamils and Sinhalese  people
c)
Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils
d)
Sinhalese  and  Buddhist people
26.
Population in Belgium  comprised of 
a)
French in minority
b)
Dutch in minority
c)
Christians in majority
d)
Equal numbers  of all
27.
Power sharing between different organs of the government are referred to as 
a)
Community power sharing
b)
Vertical power sharing
c)
Horizontal power sharing
d)
people power sharing
28.
Functioning of  a multi party system in India is an example of 
a)
horizontal power sharing
b)
vertical power sharing
c)
power sharing among social groups 
d)
political power sharing
29.

Most of the Sinhala speaking people are...

a)

Budhists

b)

Muslims

c)

Hindus

d)

Christians

30.

Non-share of power leads to..

a)

peace among all communities

b)

tyranny of the majority

c)

negation of the very spirit of democracy

d)

both b and C

31.

Which of the following countries have federal division of power?

a)

India

b)

Belgium

c)

Srilanka

d)

Both A and B

32.

Which of the following is not one of the three organs of the govt powers are shared?

a)

Legislature

b)

Bureaucracy

c)

Executive

d)

Judiciary

33.

which of the following system of power sharing is also called checks and balance ?

a)

Horizontal division

b)

vertical Division

c)

Both

d)

NOne

34.

Which ethnic group is in majority in Sri Lanka ?

a)

Christians

b)

Sri Lankan Tamils

c)

Sinhala

d)

Indian Tamils

35.

Who elect the community government in Belgium?

a)

Central government

b)

People belonging to one language community

c)

State government

36.

Power shared by two or more political parties is known as

a)

Seperation government

b)

Community government

c)

Coalition government

37.

identify the country

a)

Srilanka

b)

Belgium

38.

Decentralisation of power means____

a)

Divide power among different organs of government

b)

Divide power among different levels of government

c)

Dvide power among different political parties

39.

Power sharing means

a)

It reduces the possibility of conflicts

b)

It is the basic spirit of democracy

c)

It is a good way to ensure political stability

d)

All of the above

40.
The flip side of diversity is that 
a)
minorities may go unrepresented
b)
majority always dominates
c)
there are  violent conflicts
d)
there is no respect for each other's culture
41.

Tamil Eelam was demanded in the -----parts of Srilanka

a)

Northern & Southern

b)

Eastern & Western

c)

Northern & Eastern

d)

Southern & Western

42.

  1. The Tamil speaking people in Sri Lanka had a feeling of _____________________

a)

Majoritarianism

b)

Alienation

c)

Accommodation

d)

love towards Sinhalese

43.

The principal of majoritarianism led to a civil war in ------

a)

Sri Lanka

b)

Belgium

c)

England

d)

France

44.

The Community Government signifies:

a)

The powers of government regarding community development.

b)

The powers of the government regarding law making for the community.

c)

The powers of the government regarding cultural, educational and language related issues.

d)

The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community.

45.

Choose the correct option:

Power sharing is desirable because it helps:

a)

To increase pressure on government.

b)

To reduce possibilities of conflicts.

c)

To generate awareness among people.

d)

To increase percentage of voters.

46.

Consider the following statements about the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka:

A. Major social groups are the Sinhala- speaking (74%) and Tamil-speaking (18%)

B. Among the Tamils, there are two sub-groups, Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils.

C. There are about 7% Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala.

D. Most of the Sinhala-speaking are Hindus or Muslims and most of the Tamil-speaking are Buddhists.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a)

A, B, C

b)

A, B, D

c)

B, C, D

d)

A, B, C, D

47.

By 1980's the Sri Lankan Tamils started demanding what?

a)

The recognition of Tamil as an official language

b)

For regional autonomy

c)

An independent Tamil Eelam in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka

d)

All of the above

48.

Which community in Belgium was fairly rich and powerful

a)

Dutch

b)

German

c)

French

d)

French speaking individuals in Wallonia region

49.

Expand LTTE

a)

Liberation of Tamil Tycoons Eelam

b)

Liberation of Telugu Tigers Eelam

c)

Liberation of Telangana Tigers Eelam

d)

Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam

50.

Define Ethnic/Ethnicity

a)

A social division based on shared culture

b)

Traditional fashion show

c)

Modernity

d)

A political division based on language

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