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Vipul sir 8696456822, Rajat sir 9464472197, , Multiple Choice Questions, , 01. A system of government in which, power is divided between a central, authority and various constituent unit of, the country is called, (a) Federalism, (c) Socialism, , (b) Communalism, (d) Democracy, , 02. The distinguishing feature of a federal, , government is ‘, , (a) national government gives some powers to, the provincial governments, , (b) power is distributed among the legislature,, executive and judiciary, , (c) elected officials exercise supreme power, in the government, , (d) governmental power is divided between, different levels of government, , , , 03. Which country is an example of coming, together federation?, (a) Belgium, (c) Sri Lanka, , (b)USA, (d) India, , 04. Belgium shifted from a unitary form of, government to ......... :, (a) Democratic (b) Federal, (c) Authoritarian (d) Communist, , 05. In unitary form of government, , (a) all the power is divided between the, centre/union and the state provincial, government, , (b) all the power is with the citizens, , (c) State Government has all the powers, , (d) power is concentrated with the Central, Government, , 06. Which countries follow the unitary, system of government?, (a) Belgium, Spain and India, (b) USA, Japan and Belgium, (c) United Arab Emirates, China and Sri Lanka, (d) France, Germany and India, , Vk Academy, 10th Civics MCQs, , M.M. 4, M.T. 1 hr, , 07. Which of the following is not the, , feature of coming together federation?, , (a) In this type of federation, states come, together on their own to form a bigger unit, , (b) These states have equal power and are, equally strong vis-a-vis the federal, government, , (c) They are coming together because they, want to maintain sovereignty, identity and, security of their own, , (d) India, Spain and Belgium are examples of, coming together federation, , 08. Who can make laws relating to the, subjects mentioned in the Concurrent, List?, , (a)Local Government, (c) Union Government, , (b) State Government, (d) Both (b)and(c), , 09. Which level of government has the, power to legislate on the residuary, subjects?, , (a) Union Government, (c) Local Government, , (b) State Government, (d) Both (a) and (b), , 10. If there is a clash between the laws, made by the state and centre on a, subject in the Concurrent List, (a) The central law prevails, (b) The state law prevails, , (c) The Supreme Court has to intervene to, decide, , (d) Both the laws prevail in their respective, , jurisdiction, 11. Choose the incorrect statement., , (a) Usually a federation has two levels of, governments, , (b) Both the levels of governments enjoy their, powers independent of one another, , (c) Ina federal system, a State Government, has powers of its own, , (d) Ina federal system, the State Government, is answerable to the Central Government
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12. Consider the following statements,, , A. Ina federation, the power of the, federal and provincial governments, are clearly demarcated., , B. India is a federation because the, powers of the Union and State, Governments are specified in the, Constitution and they have exclusive, jurisdiction on their respective subjects., , C. Sri Lanka is a federation because the, country is divided into provinces., , D. India is no longer a federation, because some powers of the states, have been devolved to the local, government bodies., , Which of the statements given above, are correct?, , (a)A, Band C, (c)AandB, , (b)A,C and D, (d)Bandc, , 13. Which is true regarding sources of, , revenue in a Federal system?, , (a) States have no financial powers or, independent sources of revenue., , {b) States are dependent for revenue or funds, on the central government., , (c) Sources of revenue for each level of, government are clearly specified to ensure, its financial autonomy., , (d) States have no financial autonomy., , 14. Find the incorrect statement, , (a) Even in democracy, the Constitution can be, misused., , (b) In reorganisation, Central Government, shares its power with State Governments., , (c) In coming together federation, all the, constituent states have equal powers., , (d) Panchayati Raj is an example of people's, direct participation in decision making., , 15. Identify the correct option of power, , sharing on the basis of different levels, , of government. (CBSE 2020), , (a) Among different pressure groups, , (b) Among different social groups, , (c) Legislature, Executive and Judiciary, , (d) Union Government, State Government and, Local bodies., , 16. The first and major test for democratic, , politics in our country was, , (a) caste problem, (b) language problem, (c) problems related to Union Territories, , (d) creation of linguistic state, , 17. Which language has status of the, , national Janguage in India?, , (a) Tamil (b) Hindi, (c) English (d) None of these, , 18. The state which violently demanded, , that the use of English for official, purpose should be continued, is, , (a) Kerala, , (b) Karnataka, , (c) Tamil Nadu, , (d) Andhra Pradesh, , 19. How many languages are included in, , the Eighth Schedule of the Indian, Constitution?, (a)15 (b)20 (c)22 (d)25, , 20. Which of the following reactions to the, , language policy holds true in the case, of India?, , (a) The language-based states have divided us, as they make everyone conscious of their, language, , (b) The policy of accommodation has, strengthened the national unity, , (c) The language policy has helped to, consolidate the dominance of English over, all the other languages, , (d) All of the above
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21. When power is shared among different, organs of the government is known as, , (a) Horizontal distribution of power, (b) Federal distribution of power, , (c) Vertical division of power, , (d) Community distribution of power, , 92. The division of power between higher, and lower level of government is, KMOWN AS .....0eeeeee ‘, , (a) Horizontal distribution of power, (b) Vertical division of power, , (c) Federal division of power, , (d) Community division of power, , 23. One of the prudential reasons for, , power sharing is ............ ;, , (a) Power sharing is the very spirit of, democracy., , (b) People have a right to be consulted on how, they are to be governed., , (c) Citizens, through participation, acquire a, stake in the system., , (d) Power sharing is good because it helps to, reduce the possibility of conflict between, social groups., , 24. Which is a federal division of power?, (a) Governments at the provincial or regional, level., (b) Legislature, executive and Judiciary, (c) Among different social groups, (d) Political parties, pressure groups and, movements, , 25, Which of the following is not the form, of power sharing?, (a) Division of power between people, (b) Division of power among social groups, (c) Vertical division of power, (d)Horizontal distribution of power, , 26. Non-sharing of powers brings .-+----"* ., , (a) Peace among all the communities., , (b) Tyranny of the majority and oppression of, the minority., , (c) Negation of the spirit of democracy., , {d) Both(b) and (c), , 27. In dealing with Power Sharing, which, , one of the following statements is not, correct about democracy?, , (a) People are the source of political power., , (b) Inademocracy, people rule themselves, through institutions of self-governance., , (c) Ina democarcy, due respect is given to, diverse groups and views that exist in the, society., , (d) In ademocracy, if the power to decide is, , dispersed, it is not possible to take quick, , decisions and enforce them., , 28. Consider the following statements, , about power sharing arrangements in, Belgium and Sri Lanka., , A. In Belgium, the Dutch-Speaking, majority people tried to impose their, domination on the minority, French-Speaking community., , B. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the, government sought to ensure the, dominance of the Sinhala-speaking, majority., , C. The Tamils in Sri Lanka demanded a, federal arrangement of power sharing, to protect their culture, language and, equality of opportunity in education, and jobs., , D. The transformation of Belgium from, unitary government to a federal one, prevented a possible division of the, country on linguistic lines., , Which of the statements given above, are correct?, , Codes, , (a) A,B, Cand0, , (b) A, Band 0, , (c) CandD, , (d)B, Cand D
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29. Which one of the following is a moral, , reason of power sharing?, , (a) It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict, between social groups., , (b) It does not lead to confusion in managing, the state., , (c) People have a right to be consulted on how, they are to be governed., , (d) Power sharing is a good way to ensure the, stability of political order., , 30. Which among the following is not a, valid reason for power sharing?, (a) Power sharing helps to reduce tensions., (b) Power sharing brings political stability., (c) Power sharing is essential for, majoritarinism, (d) Power sharing is a part and parcel of, , democracy., 31. Population of Sri Lanka Tamils is, concentrated in ............ region of, Sri Lanka. (CBSE SQP 2021), , {a) North and South, (b) North and East, (c) East and West, (d) South and East, , 32. What, according to this cartoon, is the, relationship between democracy and, concentration of power?, , , , (a) Democracy increases instability and, divisiveness, , (b) Democracy opposes the idea of, concentration of powers, , (c) Democracy promotes the idea of, concentration of powers, , (d) Democracy accommodates social diversities, , 33. Find the incorrect option., (a) In Sri Lanka, Tamil has two sub groups i.e,, Sri Lanka Tamils and Indian Tamils, (b) There are 7% Christians in Sri Lanka, (c) Most of the Sinhala speaking people are, Hindus in Sri Lanka, , (d) Sinhala was recognised as the only officia|, language in Sri Lanka, , 34. Which of the following is not correctly, , matched from the given options?, es, , List-I List-II, A. Sri Lanka got 1. 1948, independence, B. Act declared Sinhalaas 2. 1956, the official language, , -])., , C. Civil War ended in 3. 2011, Sri Lanka, (a) Only A (b) Only B, (c) Only C (d) None of these, , 35. Match List I with List II and select the, correct answer using the codes given, below in the lists., , , , List] eee, (Forms of Power Sharing) Government), , , , A. Power is shared, among different, organs of the, government., , 1. Community, Government, , , , B. Power is shared 2. Separation of, , , , , , , , among Powers, governments at, different levels., , C. Power is shared by 3. Coalition, different social Government, groups., , D. Power is shared by 4. Federal, two or more Government, political parties., , A B C O A BC OD, (a) 1 2 3 4 (b)2 4 1 3, (c)}3 2 4 1 (d)4 3 2 1
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Assertion/Reasoning MCOs, Direction (Q. Nos, 36-4 i, given below, there are ri i, marked as Assertin (A) and Reason (R), Read the statements and choose the correel, code., , Codes, , (a) Both Aand Rare true and RI, explanation of A, ®the correct, , {b) Both Aand Rare true, but Rls not the, correct explanation of A., , (c)Als true, but Ris false,, (d)A ls false, but Ris true., , 36. Assertion (A) French speaking, community in Belgium was rich and, powerful., , Reason (R) Belgium government, favoured French speaking community., , 37. Assertion (A) In Belgium there is, mutually acceptable arrangement for, sharing power., , Reason (R) The leaders realised that, the unity of the country is possible only, by respecting the feelings and interests, of different communities and regions., , 38. Assertion (A) Community government, in Belgium is elected by one language, community., , Reason (R) Community government, helped in resolving conflict between, linguistic groups., , 39. Assertion (A) Belgium and Sri Lanka, both faced ethical tension among, different communities., , Reason (R) Both the countries, resolved the conflict by power sharing, , arrangement which gave equal, representative to all the communities., , 40. Assertion (A) Power sharing is good, for establishing stable democracy., , Reason (R) Power sharing leads to, ethical tension.
