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    THE INDIAN SCHOOL, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

    CLASS X – REVISION QUESTIONS (DP)


    POWER SHARING
    1.Explain the major elements of Belgium model of power sharing?
    2.What are the majoritarian measures taken by the Sri Lankan government after
    independence?
    3.What are the prudential and moral reasons for power sharing?
    4.Describe horizontal and vertical division of powers.
    5.How do political parties, pressure groups and movements help in power sharing in a
    democracy?

    FEDERALISM
    1. What are the key changes made in the constitution of Belgium?
    2.Enlist any five features of federalism.
    3.Differentiate between Coming Together Federations and Holding Together Federations.
    4.What are the power sharing arrangements in India?
    5.’The creation of linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in our
    country.’ Justify.
    6.What is Decentralisation? What is the basic idea behind this?
    7.Describe the measures taken to decentralize powers in India.
    OR
    Explain any five provisions of the Constitutional Amendment of 1992 that strengthened the
    third tier of government in India.
    8.’Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time
    there are many difficulties. Explain.

    GENDER, RELIGION AND CASTE


    1. In our country women still lag much behind than men despite some improvement since
    independence. Support the statement by giving five reasons?
    2. Explain the status of women’s representation in India’s legislature bodies? What are the
    steps taken to improve their conditions?
    3. What is the meaning of Secularism?
    4. What are the Constitutional provisions that make in a secular state?
    5. What does the term communalism mean? Explain how communalism is being expressed
    in politics?
    6. Explain the factors that have led to the weakening of caste system in India.
    7. How can castes take different forms in politics? Explain with examples.
    8. Caste has not still disappeared from Contemporary India. Support the statement with
    suitable examples.
    9. Asses the influence of politics in caste system?
    10.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of political expression of caste differences?

    POLITICAL PARTIES
    1.What are political parties? What are their functions?
    2.What are the necessities of political parties in a democratic society?
    3.What are the various challenges (problem areas) faced by political parties?
    4.Explain the steps taken by different authorities or institutions to reform political parties and
    leaders?
    5.What are the suggestions to reform political parties?
    6.’The increase in the number of state and regional political parties strengthen democracy in
    India.’ Comment.

    OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY
    1.’Democracy is a better form of government when compared with dictatorship or any other
    alternative.’- Justify.
    2.How does democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?
    (For 5-mark question add Transparency)
    3.’It may be reasonable to expect from democracy a government that is attentive to the needs
    and demands of the people and largely free of corruption.’ Explain the statement.
    4.Are democracies based on political and economic equalities? Explain.
    5.Do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens?
    6.’Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and
    freedom of individual.’ Examine the statement.
    7.’ A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of democratic
    project’. Justify.

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