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WorksheetsPower Sharing in Belgium and Sri Lanka
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
Which country is mentioned as choosing Brussels for the headquarters of the European Union?
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Monica is studying the concept of prudential reasons for power-sharing. It mainly relates to:
Moral principles
Maximizing gains and minimizing risks
Religious beliefs
Traditional practices
Which type of government has powers divided between the central and regional governments?
Federal
Unitary
Parliamentary
Presidential
In Sri Lanka, Tamils launched struggles demanding:
Separate currency
Protection of Buddhism
Recognition of Tamil as an official language
Complete rule over Colombo
Match the following:
List I List II
1. Power among governments A. Federal division
2. Power among social groups B. Community government
3. Power among organs C. Horizontal division
4. Power among political parties D. Coalition government
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
Which of the following is NOT a form of power-sharing in modern democracies?
Separation of powers among organs
Power-sharing between pressure groups
Unequal distribution of power among regions
Power-sharing among different levels of government
In Belgium, Brussels presented a special problem because:
German-speaking people dominated
Dutch-speaking people were a minority in Brussels
French-speaking people were fewer in Brussels
Sri Lankan immigrants created issues
Which statement is incorrect about power sharing?
It reduces chances of conflict.
It delays decision-making.
It prevents tyranny of majority.
It weakens the spirit of democracy.
Which of the following represents vertical division of power?
Separation of powers between legislature and judiciary
Division of power between Central and State governments
Distribution of power among different political parties
Distribution of power between different pressure groups
What lesson does the story of Belgium and Sri Lanka teach about democracy?
Dominance by majority strengthens democracy
Ignoring minority demands ensures peace
Respecting diversity and power-sharing strengthens unity
Unitary system of government is better than federal
