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1. What is vertical division of power called in India?
A. Unitary rule
B. Federal division
C. Social sharing
D. Horizontal system
2. What is an example of power shared among different social groups?
A. Presidential rule
B. Community government in Belgium
C. Prime ministerial rule
D. Central cabinet
3. Which arrangement ensures minority communities a fair share in power?
A. Dictatorship
B. Reservation system
C. Military rule
D. Economic policy
4. Power sharing among political parties is often seen in:
A. Civil war
B. Coalition government
C. Federal division
D. Panchayat system
5. What is the capital of the European Union?
A. Brussels
B. Berlin
C. Paris
D. Madrid
6. Which country’s power sharing rules fix the president from the Maronite sect?
A. Belgium
B. Sri Lanka
C. Lebanon
D. India
7. What is the official language policy of Belgium’s Brussels region?
A. Only Dutch
B. Only French
C. Both French and Dutch
D. Only German
8. What setback did Sri Lanka face due to civil war?
A. Economic and social development
B. Rise in literacy
C. Increase in trade
D. Higher employment
9. Which principle of democracy supports power sharing?
A. Military strength
B. People are the source of power
C. Religious supremacy
D. Centralisation
10. Which system gives power to both central and state governments?
A. Coalition system
B. Federal system
C. Unitary system
D. Presidential system
11. What kind of government did Belgium prevent by adopting power sharing?
A. Division on linguistic lines
B. Military coup
C. Presidential dictatorship
D. Communist rule
12. Which of the following is a prudential reason for power sharing?
A. Reduces social conflict
B. Creates quick decisions
C. Strengthens majority rule
D. Delays governance
13. Which group was favoured by Sri Lankan government policies after independence?
A. Tamils
B. Sinhalas
C. Muslims
D. Christians
14. What type of government was demanded by Sri Lankan Tamils?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Military
D. Presidential
15. Which government level in Belgium is not subordinate to the central government?
A. Community
B. State
C. Municipal
D. Panchayat
16. What is a key feature of coalition government?
A. Power remains in one party
B. Different parties share power
C. Dictatorship of majority
D. No elections
17. What type of power sharing exists when citizens influence government decisions through groups?
A. Community
B. Political parties and pressure groups
C. Federal
D. Judicial
18. Which Belgian arrangement ensures cultural autonomy?
A. State government
B. Community government
C. Judiciary
D. Coalition parties
19. Which of these is NOT a feature of power sharing?
A. Promotes participation
B. Accommodates diversity
C. Ensures monopoly of one group
D. Reduces conflict
20. What lesson does Sri Lanka teach about majority rule?
A. It strengthens unity
B. It creates economic growth
C. It can undermine national unity
D. It prevents conflict
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