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Match Column I (forms of power sharing) with Column II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using the codes given below in the lists:

Column I Column II
A. Power shared among different organs of government. I. Community government
B. Power shared among governments at different levels. II. Separation of powers
C.  Power shared by different social groups. III. Coalition government
D. Power shared by two or more political parties. IV. Federal government
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  1. A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III

  2. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

  3. A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III

  4. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

i) Power shared among different levels of government- Separation of powers

ii) Power shared among governments at different levels- Federal government
iii) Power shared by different social groups- Community government
iv) Power shared by two or more political parties- Coalition government.

Under federalism, the levels of governments are ________.

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  1. Only one

  2. Two levels

  3. Three levels

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The three levels of government are local, state and federal. Local governments govern counties, cities, and towns. State governments rule over states, and the federal government rules the country as a whole. A local city government may be led by an elected mayor or a board of supervisors. It provides police, fire protection services and sanitation.

Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below:
I. Power sharing is good for democracy.
II. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Which of these statements are true and false?

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  1. I is true but II is false

  2. Both I and II are true

  3. Both I and II are false

  4. I is false but II is true

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Features of power-sharing are as follows:

1. Power sharing reduce the possibility of conflicts between social groups.
2. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.
3. Power sharing is the spirit of democracy.
4. Power sharing is good for democracy.

Which community was rich and powerful in Belgium?

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  1. French

  2. German

  3. Itallian

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Dutch and French form the major communities and minor community group is German community.
  • 59% of Belgium population speaks Dutch.
  • 1% of Belgium population speaks German.
  • Rest of them speaks French.
  • Capital city of Brussels consists of
French- 80%
Dutch- 20%

What is the proportion of Tamilians in the total population of Sri Lanka?

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  1. $38$ percent

  2. $18$ percent

  3. $48$ percent

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The proportion of Tamilian in Sri Lanka's total population is about 18%.
  • The major social groups of Sri Lanka are Sinhalese (major ruling community) and Srilankan Tamils (majority group in Northern territories of Sri Lanka).
  • After Independence, Sinhalese followed several majoritarian measures to establish Sinhalese supremacy.
  • Sinhala was recognized as the official language of Sri Lanka in 1956.

Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below. Power sharing:
I. reduces conflict among different communities.
II. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness.
III. delays decision-making process.
IV. accommodates diversities.
V. increases instability and divisiveness.
VI. promotes people's participation in government.
VII. undermines the unity of a country.

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  1. I, II, IV, VI

  2. I, III, V, VI

  3. I, II, IV, VII

  4. II, III, IV, VII

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arguments in favor of power sharing:

I) reduces conflict among different communities - power sharing ensures that every member of every community gets a voice in the affairs of the country. 
II) decreases possibility of arbitrariness - power sharing ensures that decisions are not taken in favor of a majority community by sacrificing or ignoring the needs of other communities. 
IV) accommodates diversities - power sharing brings about cultural richness to the country, for example, India.
VI) promotes people's participation in government - power sharing encourages participation of the common people in decision-making processes, for example, the Right to Information Act of 2005 in India which aims to make government functioning more transparent by eliciting participation of the people.

Which is correct regarding power sharing?

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  1. It doesn't help to reduce the conflict between different groups

  2. More conflict between different groups

  3. It helps to reduce the conflict between different groups

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Power sharing is the very essence of democracy.
  • Power sharing helps to reduce the conflict between different groups.
  • Reasons for power sharing are coalition government, decentralization of powers and for protection of minorities in the country.

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

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  1. Poverty

  2. Industalisation

  3. Linguistic

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Linguistic diversity can be found in Belgium.
  • Dutch and French form the major communities and minor community group is German community.
  • 59% of Belgium population speaks Dutch.
  • 1% of Belgium population speaks German.
  • Rest of them speaks French.
  • Capital city of Brussels consists of
French- 80%
Dutch- 20%

How many people speak French and Dutch in the capital city of Brussels?

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  1. $80$ percent Dutch, $20$ percent French

  2. $80$ percent French, $20$ percent Dutch

  3. $90$ percent French, $10$ percent Dutch

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • French- 80%
  • Dutch- 20%
  • Belgium government is a good example of Community government.
  • Belgium Legislature is represented by all communities.
  • Dutch and French form the major communities and minor community group is German community.