Class 10 Social Science: Power-sharing important questions

Power-sharing is a chapter of Class 10 Social Science for the CBSE. These 10 questions are marked Very Important, Important or Practice, and each answer has been checked by our team. Use them to revise, not as a prediction of what will come in the exam.

1. Practice · 1 marks

   1. Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and identify the incorrect one from the following: A. Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities C. The state government to be subordinate to the central government D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community

   C. The State government to be subordinate to the Central government Page

2. Practice · 1 marks

   2. Which one of the following religions was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans in their constitution? A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Buddhism D. Islam

   C. Buddhism

3. Practice · 1 marks

   3. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between Majoritarianism and Power sharing? a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups. b. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power sharing emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups. c. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority interests, while Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule. d. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, while Power sharing emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's will.

   a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups.

4. Important · 2 marks

   4. Q: Mention the languages that are dominantly present in Belgium;

   The languages that are dominantly present in Belgium are Dutch and French.

5. Practice · 1 marks

   5. The people of Belgium have successfully dealt with their country’s power sharing problem and is leading a happy and peaceful life. Which route to federation have they opted for? (A) Coming together. (B) Cooperative Federation (C) Holding Together (D) Competitive Federation

   (C)- Holding Together

6. Important · 2 marks

   6. India with vast population and diversity represents a classic example of power sharing that exemplifies the very spirit of democracy. Justify the statement.

   Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy. A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise, and who have to live with its effects. People have a right to be consulted on how they are to be governed. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system.

7. Practice · 1 marks

   7. Which of the following statement(s) are true with respect to the ethnic composition of Belgium? I. 59 percent of the total population of Belgium lives in the Wallonia region and speaks French. II. 40 percent live in the Flemish region and speak Dutch. III. One percent of the Belgians speak German. IV. In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people speak French while 20 per cent are Dutch speaking. Choose the correct option: A. I and II B. III and IV C. I, II and III D. I and IV

   B- III and IV

8. Very Important · 4 marks

   8. Read the given text and answer the following questions:(1+1+2=4) 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. Over the years, it created feelings of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils. They felt that none of the major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders was sensitive to their language and culture. As a result, the relations between the Sinhala and Tamil communities strained over time. On the other hand, the Belgian leaders took a different path. They recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country. Source-Adapted from Power Sharing,NCERT 28. 1 State any two demands of Tamils in Sri Lanka. 28. 2 State the results of the Majoritarian Government in Sri Lanka. 28. 3 Explain any two provisions of the Belgian model of power sharing.

   28.1- (1+1+ (a) To recognise Tamil as official language 2=4) (b) Regional autonomy (c) Equality of opportunities in securing education and jobs. (Any one to be considered) 28.2- The Majoritarian Government in Sri Lanka created a distrust between Tamils and Sinhala communities which resulted in civil war. As a result, thousands of people of both communities were killed and many families were forced to leave the country as refugees. 28.3 1. The Constitution prescribed that the number of Dutch and French Any two speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government. Some special laws require the support of majority of members from each linguistic group. Thus, no single community can make decisions unilaterally. 2. Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments of the two regions of the country. The state governments are not subordinate to the Central Government. 3. Brussels has a separate government in which Dutch and French have equal representation. 4. Apart from the Central and the State Government, there is a third kind of Government. This 'community government' is elected by people belonging to one language community - Dutch, French and German - speaking - no matter where they live. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language - related issues. (Any two to be considered)

9. Practice · 1 marks

   9. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as the correct answer: Assertion (A): Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups and movements control or influence those in power. Reason (R): It ensures that power does not remain in one hand. Choose the correct option- A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). C. (A) is true, but (R) is false. D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is true.

   A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

10. Practice · 1 marks

    10. From a prudential viewpoint, which of the following arguments best supports the idea of power sharing? A. t is morally correct B. It upholds democratic ideals C. It reduces the chances of social unrest D. It guarantees equal economic growth for all sections.

    C. It reduces the chances of social unrest