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Who elects the community government in Belgium?

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  1. The community leaders of Belgium

  2. The citizens of the whole country

  3. By the leaders of Belgium

  4. None of the above

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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 ______.

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  1. Sinhalese and Dutch

  2. Dutch and Sri Lankan Tamils

  3. Sinhalese and Sri Lankan Tamils

  4. French and Dutch

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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?

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  1. French and Sinhala

  2. Dutch and French

  3. Dutch and Sinhala

  4. English and Dutch

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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?

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  1. USA

  2. France

  3. Belgium

  4. Australia

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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 _______.

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  1. among different organs of government

  2. among governments at different levels

  3. by different social groups

  4. by two or more political parties

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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? 

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  1. 30%

  2. 59%

  3. 10%

  4. 01%

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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? 

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  1. Religious

  2. Linguistic

  3. Regional

  4. Gender

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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.

The concept of power sharing is based on the principle of ______________.

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  1. Sovereignty.

  2. Distribution of powers

  3. Individuality

  4. Concentration of power

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Power sharing in any system is essential to prevent the misuse of the authority or power by concentrating in any one organ, department or person. Distribution of powers keep check on the functional authorities and keep every organ within checks and balances and ensure that given power is exercised in the best interests of people and nation. 

Which one of the following were the two super powers in the world up to 1991 ?

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  1. America and China

  2. Russia and China

  3. America and Russia

  4. Britain and France

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term superpower means superiority in terms of political, economic and military status compared to other countries. The emergence of America and USSR as global superpowers was set in motion after the Second World War. There was a clash of opposing ideologies such as communism by USSR and capitalism by USA. The period up to 1991 saw cold war between these two countries, which ended by the collapse of USSR on December 25, 1991.   

In a coalition government, power sharing takes place among different _______________.

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  1. Organs of government

  2. Levels of government

  3. Religious groups.

  4. Political parties

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coalition is the association of political parties having same ideologies or same interest for the purpose of political strength and maximum representation. In coalition government power sharing is among and between different political parties that are part of the coalition and decision is taken by each and every political party part of the representation