Tag: social science

Questions Related to social science

Which one of the following communities is not related to Sri Lanka? 

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. Sri Lankan Tamils

  2. Dutch

  3. Sinhalese

  4. Indian Tamils

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Dutch is spoken in parts of Belgium.
Sinhala is the major social group in Sri Lanka.
Tamil natives of the country are called 'Sri Lankan Tamils.'
The rest, whose forefathers came from India as plantation workers during colonial period, are called ‘Indian Tamils’. 

Sri Lanka emerged as an independent nation in ______ .

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. 1948

  2. 1943

  3. 1953

  4. 1958

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority. As a result, the democratically elected government adopted a series of MAJORITARIAN measures to establish Sinhala supremacy. 

Buddhism is the official religion of__________.

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Pakistan

  3. Indonesia

  4. England

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Sri Lanka has a diverse population. The major social groups are the Sinhala-speakers (74 per cent) and the Tamil-speakers (18 per cent). Most of the Sinhala-speaking people are Buddhist, while most of the Tamils are Hindus or Muslims. There are about 7 per cent Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala. 

Who elects the community government in Belgium?

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. The community leaders of Belgium

  2. The citizens of the whole country

  3. By the leaders of Belgium

  4. None of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The Belgium citizens  elect the community government in Belgium.
  • Belgium people belonging to different communities elect the respective government (Dutch, French, German) in the legislature.
  • Election is done on community basis(language).

The major social groups of Sri Lanka are ______.

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. Sinhalese and Dutch

  2. Dutch and Sri Lankan Tamils

  3. Sinhalese and Sri Lankan Tamils

  4. French and Dutch

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The major social groups are the Sinhala-speakers (74 per cent).

Tamil natives of the country are called ‘Sri Lankan Tamils’ (13 per cent).
The rest, whose forefathers came from India as plantation workers during colonial period, are called ‘Indian Tamils’. 

Which two languages are generally spoken in Belgium?

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. French and Sinhala

  2. Dutch and French

  3. Dutch and Sinhala

  4. English and Dutch

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Of the country’s total population, 59 per cent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language. Another 40 per cent people live in the Wallonia region and speak French. Remaining 1 per cent of the Belgians speak German. 

Which of the following country has the headquarter of the European Union?

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. USA

  2. France

  3. Belgium

  4. Australia

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, Brussels, the capital of Belgium, was chosen as its headquarters.

In coalition government, power sharing is _______.

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. among different organs of government

  2. among governments at different levels

  3. by different social groups

  4. by two or more political parties

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A government formed by the coming together of at least two political parties is known as a coalition government. Usually partners in a coalition form a political alliance and adopt a common programme.
Congress led coalition government is UPA whereas BJP led coalition is known as NDA.

What is the percentage of German speaking people in Belgium? 

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. 30%

  2. 59%

  3. 10%

  4. 01%

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Of the country’s total population, 59 per cent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language. Another 40 per cent people live in the Wallonia region and speak French. Remaining 1 per cent of the Belgians speak German. 

Which type of social diversity or division do we find in Belgium? 

power sharing in democracy power sharing democracy- an evolving idea political science social science

  1. Religious

  2. Linguistic

  3. Regional

  4. Gender

Show answer
Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Linguistic diversity can be found in Belgium.
  • Dutch and French are major communities in Belgium.
  • 59% of Belgium population speaks Dutch.
  • 1% of Belgium population speaks German.
  • Rest of them speaks French.