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Powersharing (12 may 2023)

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the true spirit of democracy

a)

moral powersharing

b)

Prudential

c)

vertical

d)

None

2.

Fill in the blanks

In (a)   democracies , power sharing arrangements can take many forms

3.

Which place is this?

(a)  

4.

Social tension was in Belgium in the year?

Write only the number.

(a)  

5.

Capital of Belgium

(a)  

6.

Which leaders were sensitive about their language?

a)

Srilankan tamils

b)

Buddhist sinhalas

c)

Indian Tamils

d)

muslim

7.

ASSERTION(A) IN A DMOCRACY, EVERYONE HAS VOICE IN SHAPING THE PUBLIC POLICIES

REASON(B) INDIA HAS A FEDRAL SYSTEM

a)

BOTH A & R ARE TRUE ,& R IS THE CORRECT EXPLANATION FOR A

b)

BOTH A & RARE TRUE BUT R IS NOT THE CORRECT EXPLANATION FOR A

c)

A IS TRUE BUT R IS FALSE

d)

BOTH A & R ARE FALSE

8.

Srilanka emerged as an independent country in which year?

a)

1964

b)

1948

c)

1967

d)

1972

9.

The ethinic composition of small countries are

a)

significant

b)

complex

c)

Simple

d)

None of these

10.

The minority French speaking country was-

a)

Powerful and rich

b)

weak and poor

c)

only powerful but not rich

d)

nine of these

11.

In dealing with power sharing, which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy?

(a) People are the source of all political power. !


(b) In a democracy, people rule themselves j through institutions of self-governance.


(c) In a democracy, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society.


(d) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Most of the Sinhalas are ______________

a)

Christians

b)

Buddhists

c)

Muslims

d)

Hindus

13.

.Assertion: In a democracy, everyone has voice in the shaping of public policies.

Reason: India has federal system.

a)

(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

b)

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (

c)

c) If assertion is true but reason is false.

d)

(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

14.

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

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

15.

.Assertion: French-speaking community in Belgium was rich and powerful.

Reason: Belgian Government favored French speaking community.

a)

(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

b)

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

c)

(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.

d)

(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

16.

Two different sets of reasons can be given in favour of power-sharing. Firstly, power- sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power- sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. Imposing the will of the majority community over others may look like an attractive option in the short run, but in the long run, it undermines the unity of the nation. The tyranny of the majority is not just oppressive for the minority; it often brings ruin to the majority as well. There is a second, deeper reason why power sharing is good for democracies. Power-sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise, and who have to live with its effects. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system. The first set of reasons is Prudential and thesecond is moral. While prudential reasons stress that power-sharing will bring out better outcomes, the former emphasises the very act of powersharing as valuable.


ii. _________stress that power-sharing will bring out better outcomes, whereas _________ emphasise the very act of power-sharing as valuable.

a)

(a) Moral reasons, Prudential reasons

b)

(b) Prudential reasons, Moral reasons

c)

(c) Political reasons, Financial reasons

d)

(d) Prudential reasons, Political reasons

17.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX COMPARES COUNTRIES BASED ON WHICH OF THE FOLLOWIING LEVELS OF THE PEOPLE?

a)

EDUCATION LEVEL

b)

HEALTH STATUS

c)

PER CAPITA INCOME

d)

ALL OTHER OPTIONS

18.

Human Development Report is published by

a)

UNDP

b)

World Bank

c)

IMF

d)

WHO

19.
GDP per capita is the only economic indicator that can reliably determine the level of development for a country.
a)
TRUE 
b)
FALSE
20.

. When European countries came together to form the European Union (EU), ………. was chosen as the headquarters.

a)

BRUSELS

b)

COLOMBO

c)

DELHI

21.

Which of the following is a necessary condition for sustainable development?

a)

Increase in the quality of life

b)

Reduction in the level of pollution

c)

conservation of stock of natural resources

d)

All of these

22.

Did you enjoy the quiz?

a)

yes

b)

neutral

23.

How would you rate the level of quiz?

a)

good

b)

average

c)

excellent

d)

Bad

24.

Did u find this relevant to your exam?

a)

strongly agree

b)

Agree

c)

neutral

d)

Strongly disagree

25.

Is the pattern in the sync with Board exam pattern?

a)

Strongly agree

b)

Agree

c)

Neutral

d)

strongly disagree