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1 Choose the correct option: Power shared among different organs of government is called-
( a) Community Government ( b) Aristocratic Government
( c) Separation of Powers ( d) Coalition Government
2 Choose the correct option: Power shared by two or more political parties is called-
( a) Coalition Government ( b) Community Government
( c) Federal Government ( d) Authoritarian Government
3 Choose the correct option: Power shared by different social groups-

( a) Separation of powers ( b) Federal Government
( c) Coalition Government ( d) Community Government
4 Choose the correct option: "Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase
administrative efficiency." This is an example of -
( a) Prudential Reason ( b) Moral Reason
( c) Majoritarianism ( d) Tyranny
5 Choose the correct option: Which of these arguments are in favour of power sharing?
( a) It reduces conflict among different ( b) It accommodates diversities.
communities.
( c) It decreases the possibility of arbitrariness. ( d) All of the above
6 In Belgium, the Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-
speaking community.
( a) True ( b) False
7 In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking
majority.
8 Power sharing is good for democracy.
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9 Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
10 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.
11 In Belgium, the percentage of French community is:

( a) 54% ( b) 40%
( c) 30% ( d) 20%
12 Power struggle demanding separate Eelam was launched by the:

( a) Sinhalese ( b) Buddhists
( c) Tamilians ( d) Muslims
13 Belgium shares its border with:

( a) France ( b) Germany
( c) Luxembourg ( d) All of the above
14 An act of recognising Sinhala as the official language was passed in:

( a) 1942 ( b) 1956
( c) 1954 ( d) 1948
15 Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of:

( a) Population ( b) Political order
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( d) Social groups
16 Power shared among governments at different level is also called:

( a) Horizontal distribution ( b) Vertical distribution
( c) Slant distribution ( d) Straight distribution
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17 Belgium has worked on the principles of:

( a) Majoritarianism ( b) Accommodation
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( d) Dictatorship
18 Majoritarianism constitution was adopted by:

( a) Belgium ( b) India
( c) Sri Lanka ( d) Pakistan
19 The capital city of Belgium is:

( a) Dutch ( b) France
( c) Brussels ( d) Italy
20 In Belgium, three communities are living ___ , ___ and ___ speaking.
( a) French, Spanish, Italian. ( b) French, Dutch, German.
( c) Dutch, Italian, Greek. ( d) Irish, Polish, Danish.
21 Both ___ and ___ speaking people share power on an equal basis at ___ in Belgium.
( a) Greek, Spanish, State Government. ( b) Italian, German, Community Government.
( c) Dutch, French, Central Government. ( d) Polish, Spanish, District Government.
22 In Belgium, lastly the power is shared between ___, ___, and ___.
( a) Central, State and Community government. ( b) District, Central, Community Government.
( c) Province, District and Central Government. ( d) Federal, District and Provincial Government.
23 ___ has started power struggle demanding separate Eelam in Sri Lanka.
( a) Sinhalese political organisation. ( b) Tamilians political organisation.
( c) Muslims political organisation. ( d) Buddhists political organisation.
24 ___ was started in Sri Lanka due to distrust between the two communities.
( a) World war ( b) Border war
( c) Cold war ( d) Civil war
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25 Belgium has French people in majority whereas others struggle for their rights.
26 Sri Lanka is facing the problems because of supporting the Tamilians in the state.
27 Belgium and Sri Lanka are two countries, where people struggled for power sharing:
28 The feeling of accommodation has led to the problem in Sri Lanka.

29 Power sharing is desirable and reduces possibilities of conflict within the country.
30 Power sharing increases the possibility of conflict between social groups.

31 Choose the correct statement.

( a) The democratically elected government of ( b) The democratically elected government of
Srilanka adopted a series of Majoritarian Srilanka adopted a series of majoritarian
measures to establish Tamil supremacy. measures to establish Sinhala supremacy.
( c) The democratically elected government of
Srilanka adopted a series of majoritarian
measures to establish Buddhist supremacy.

( a) Brussels has a separate government in which ( b) Brussels has a separate government in which
both the communities have equal both the communities have unequal
representation. representation.
( c) Brussels has a separate government in which
both the communities have no representation.

( a) Power-sharing arrangements can also be seen ( b) Power sharing arrangements can also be seen
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in the way political parties, pressure groups and in the way political parties, pressure groups and
movements control or influence those not in movements fail to influence those in power.
power.
( c) Power sharing arrangements can also be seen
in the way political parties, pressure groups and
movements control or influence those in
power.

( a) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala ( b) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala
as the only official language, thus disregarding as the only official language, thus disregarding
Tamil. Muslims.
( c) In 1958, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala
as the only official language, thus disregarding
Tamil.
35 Assertion (A) : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1946. Reason (R) : The leaders of
the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over the government by virtue of their majority.
( a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct ( b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A. explanation of A.
( c) A is true but R is false. ( d) A is false but R is true.
36 Assertion (A) : In Belgium, the Dutch community could take advantage of it's numeric majority and could
impose its will on the entire country.
Reason (R) : In Sri Lanka, the Sinhala community enjoyed an even bigger majority and could impose its will
on the entire country.
37 Assertion (A) : Sri Lanka has a diverse population.

Reason (R) : The major social groups are Sinhala speakers ( 74 % ) and Tamil speakers ( 18 % ).
38 Assertion (A) : Power can be shared among governments at different levels - a general government for
the entire country and government at the provincial or regional level.
Reason (R) : Such a general government for the entire country is known as federal government.
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39 Assertion (A) : Although judges are appointed by the executive, they can check the functioning of
executive or laws made by the legislature.
Reason (R) : This arrangement is called a system of chess and balances.
40 With which countries does Belgium shares borders?

( a) Belgium shares borders with Netherlands, Italy, ( b) Belgium shares borders with Netherlands,
Greece and Germany. France, Germany and Luxembourg.
( c) Belgium shares borders with Spain, Rome, Italy ( d) Belgium shares borders with France, Turkey,
and Netherlands. Greece and Italy.
41 What is the ethnic composition of Belgium?

( a) 59% of the population lives in the Flemish ( b) 59% of population lives in the Flemish region
region speak Dutch language, 40% live in speak Dutch language, 40% live in Wallonia and
Wallonia and speak French and the remaining speak German and the remaining 1% speak
1% speak German. Polish.
( c) 59% of population lives in the Flemish region ( d) 59% of population lives in Flemish region speak
speak Italian language, 40% live in Wallonia and Polish language, 40% live in Wallonia and speak
speak French and the remaining 1% speak French and the remaining 1% speak Turkish.
Greek.
42 What is the ethnic composition of the capital city of Brussels?

( a) 80% German and 20% Italian speaking ( b) 80% Italian and 20% German speaking
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communities. communities.
( c) 80% French and 20% Dutch speaking ( d) 80% Dutch and 20% French speaking
communities. communities.
43 What is the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka?

( a) The Sinhala speaker are 74% and Tamil ( b) The Sinhala speaker are 50% and Tamil
speakers are 18% and among Tamils there are speakers are 50% and among Tamils there are
two sub groups- Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian two sub groups- Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian
Tamils. Tamils.
( c) The Sinhala speaker are 70% and Tamil ( d) The Sinhala speaker are 30% and Tamil
speakers are 30% and among Tamils there are speakers are 70% and among Tamils there are
two sub groups- Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian two sub groups- Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian
Tamils. Tamils.
44 Why was the tension more acute in Brussels between the two communities?
( a) There was more tension in Brussels because ( b) There was more tension in Brussels because
French speaking people constituted a majority Dutch speaking people constituted a majority in
in the country, but minority in the capital. the country, but minority in the capital.
( c) There was more tension in Brussels because ( d) There was more tension in Brussels because
German speaking people constituted a majority Italian speaking people constituted a majority in
in the country, but minority in the capital. the country, but minority in the capital.
45 Which religions are followed by Sri Lankans?

( a) Sikhs, Hindus, Jews and Muslims. ( b) Christians, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs.
( c) Hindus, Judaism, Christianity and Taoism. ( d) Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians.
46 How did Sinhalese became the official language of Sri Lanka?

( a) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise ( b) In 1958, an act was passed to recognise
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’Sinhala’ as the only official language thus ’Sinhala’ as the only official language thus
disregarding Tamil. disregarding Tamil.
( c) In 1946, an act was passed to recognise ( d) In 1960, an act was passed to recognise
’Sinhala’ as the only official language thus ’Sinhala’ as the only official language thus
disregarding Tamil. disregarding Tamil.
47 Which religion is adopted as the state religion of Sri Lanka?

( a) A new constitution stipulated that the state ( b) A new constitution stipulated that the state
shall protect and foster Hinduism. shall protect and foster Islam.
( c) A new constitution stipulated that the state ( d) A new constitution stipulated that the state
shall protect and foster Buddhism. shall protect and foster Sikhism.
48 Why did the Sri Lankan Tamils feel alienated from Sinhalese?
( a) They felt like the government policies gave ( b) They felt that the constitution and government
them too much political rights and ample of job policies denied them even political rights,
and equal opportunities. discriminated against them even in getting jobs
and opportunities and ignored their interests.
( c) They felt that the government denied them of ( d) They felt that the government gave them
political rights while giving them equal rights political rights but then denied them of equal
and opportunities. rights and opportunities.
49 What were the demands of political organisation of Tamils in Sri Lanka?

( a) An independent Tamil Eelam (state) in the ( b) They demanded a new country for Tamils only.
northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
( c) They demanded to get equal rights and ( d) They demanded that Tamils should rule the
opportunities for the Tamils. country.
50 What was the division of power between the central and state governments of Belgium?
( a) Less powers of the central Government have ( b) Many powers of the central Government have
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been given to the state government of the two not been given to the state government of the
regions of the country. The state governments two regions of the country. The state
are subordinate to the Federal Governments. governments are not subordinate to the
Central Governments.
( c) Many powers of the central Government have ( d) No powers of the central government have
been given to the state government of the two been given to the state Government of the two
regions of the country. The state governments regions of the country. The state governments
are not subordinate to the Central are not subordinate to the Central
Governments. Governments.
51 What is the similarity between Belgium and Sri Lanka?

( a) They are both located in the same continent. ( b) They both are democracies.
( c) They both are dictatorships. ( d) They both faced discrimination.
52 How was Sri Lanka different from Belgium in making the decision of their communities?
( a) Sri Lanka showed us that if a majority ( b) Sri Lanka showed us that if a minority
community wants to force its dominance over community wants to force its dominance over
others and refuses to share power, it can others and refuses to share power, it can
undermine the unity of the country. determine the unity of the country.
( c) Sri Lanka showed us that if a dictator wants to ( d) Sri Lanka showed us that if a majority
force its dominance over others and refuses to community doesn't want to force its dominance
share power, it can determine the unity of the over others and wants to share power, it can
country. strengthens the unity of the country.
53 What is the basic principle of democracy?

( a) Political party are the source of all power. ( b) People are the sources of all political power.
Political parties will rule the people. People rule themselves through institutions of
self-governance.
( c) Majority social groups are the sources of all ( d) Minority social groups are the sources of all
political power. They rule themselves through political power. They rule themselves through
institutions of self-governance. institutions of self-governance.
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54 What is the horizontal distribution of power?

( a) The power is only shared among two organs of ( b) No power is shared among the different organs
the government. of the government.
( c) The power is shared among different organs of ( d) The power is shared only among the judicial
government such as legislative, executive and organ of the government.
judiciary.
55 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:
A. reduces conflict among different communities
B. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness
C. delays decision making process
D. accommodates diversities
E. increases instability and divisiveness
F. promotes people’s participation in government
G. undermines the unity of a country
( a) (a) A B D F ( b) (b) A C E F
( c) (c) A B D G ( d) (d) B C D G
56 In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking
people.
57 Read the following statements and whether true or false.

A.Power sharing is good for democracy.
B. It helps to reduce possibility of conflict between social groups.
( a) A is true but B is false. ( b) A is false B is true.
( c) Both A and B are False. ( d) Both A and B are True.
58 The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible division of
the country on linguistic basis.
59 Choose and write the correct answer for each of the following : Majoritarianism gave Tamils the feeling
of ________________.
( a) Competition ( b) Accomodation
( c) Alienation ( d) Unity
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60 Choose and write the correct answer for each of the following : Community government has the power
regarding ________________.
( a) Cultural issues ( b) Language issues
( c) Educational issues ( d) All of these
61 Choose and write the correct answer for each of the following : In democracy, power is in the hands of
________________.
( a) Constitution ( b) Government
( c) Political parties ( d) People
62 True or False : The Constitution of Sri Lanka had clearly laid down powers for different levels of
government.
63 True or False: Power sharing accommodates diversities.

64 True or False : Community government is a good example of power sharing.

65 True or False : LTTE was formed by Sinhalese in Sri Lanka.

66 Pick the correct option : 3rd tier of the Indian Government.

( a) Panchayati Raj Government ( b) State Government
( c) Union Government
67 Pick the correct option : LTTE belongs to which of the following countries:
( a) India ( b) Pakistan
( c) Sri Lanka
68 Pick the correct option : Community government is present in which of the following countries:
( a) Belgium ( b) Italy
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( c) France
69 Pick the correct option : Legal authority over an area.

( a) Accomodation ( b) Jurisdiction
( c) Majoritarianism
70 Pick the correct option :1% of Belgium Speak this Language.

( a) Dutch ( b) French
( c) German
71 Pick the correct option : Subjects like foreign affairs.

( a) Union List ( b) Country List
( c) State List
72 Choose the correct statement in reference to Belgium.'s Constitution:

( a) According to the constitution, the number of ( b) According to the constitution, there shall be no
Dutch and French Speaking ministers shall be Dutch Speaking ministers.
unequal.
( c) According to the constitution, the number of
Dutch and French Speaking ministers shall be
equal.

( a) In Sri Lanka, there are two major communities - ( b) In Sri Lanka, there are two major communities -
Sinhalas (74%) and Tamils (18%). Sinhalas (18%) and Tamils (74%).
( c) In Sri Lanka, there are two major communities -
Sinhalas (50%) and Tamils (50%).
74 Read the statement and choose the correct option :

Assertion (A) : Power sharing is the spirit of democracy.
(R) Reason : A democratic rule involves sharing of power with those affected by its exercise and those
who have to live with its effects.
( a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct ( b) A is true but R is False .
explanation to A.
( c) A is false but R is true. ( d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation to A.
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75 Choose the correct option:

Which language was recognised as the only official language of Sri Lanka in 1956?
( a) Sinhala ( b) Hindi
( c) Urdu ( d) Tamil

Which language is spoken by majority of Sri Lankans?
( a) Urdu ( b) Sinhala
( c) Hindi ( d) Tamil

What measure was adopted by the democratically elected government of Sri Lanka to establish Sinhala
supremacy?
( a) Constitutional Reforms ( b) Monarchy Rule
( c) Majoritarian measure ( d) Community Government

When was Sinhala recognised as the official language of Sri Lanka?
( a) In 1955 ( b) In 1956
( c) In 1958 ( d) In 1959

What does the system of 'checks and balances' ensure in power sharing?
( a) It ensures a balanced economy. ( b) It does not allow any discrimination.
( c) It provides unlimited power to the government. ( d) It ensures that none of the organs of the
government can exercise unlimited power.

Which of the following is a characteristic of power sharing?
( a) It gives people the right to be consulted. ( b) It provides power to one leg of the
government.
( c) It increases conflicts between different political ( d) It creates disparity.
parties.

What is the prudential reason behind power sharing?
( a) It gives absolute power to the government. ( b) It gives absolute power to the citizens
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( c) It reduces the possibility of conflict between ( d) It ensures foreign investments.

social groups.

Why is power sharing good for democracies?
( a) It gives absolute power to the government. ( b) It gives absolute power to the citizens
( c) It reduces the possibility of conflict between ( d) It ensures foreign investments.
social groups.
83 Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The leaders of 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. This is an
example of:
( a) Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka. ( b) Sinhala Supremacy.
( c) Sri Lanka an independent country Elected ( d) Discrimination in Sri Lanka.
government in Sri Lanka.
84 Apart from the Central and State government there is a third kind of government. This government is
elected by people belonging to one language community. Which type of government is this?
( a) Central government ( b) State government
( c) Community government ( d) Belgian government.

What is the state religion of Sri Lanka?
( a) Jainism ( b) Buddhism
( c) Judaism ( d) Hinduism

Which of the following ethnic groups are related to Belgium?
( a) Dutch, Germans, French. ( b) German, Mexican, Nigerian.
( c) British, French, Irish. ( d) French, Polish, German.

How many times was the Belgian Constitution amended between 1970 and 1993?
( a) 4 times ( b) 6 times
( c) 3 times ( d) 7 times
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88 Choose the incorrect option from the following statements.

( a) Belgium is a big country in North America. ( b) It has borders with France, Germany, the
Netherlands and Luxembourg.
( c) It has a population of a little over one crore. ( d) The ethnic composition of this country is very
complex.
89 Choose the incorrect option in reference to seperation of powers:

( a) Power is shared among different organs of the ( b) Power is shared among the Legislature,
government. Judiciary and Executive.
( c) We call this as vertical distribution of powers. ( d) Because it allows different organs of
government placed at same level to exercise
different powers.
90 Complete the sentence:

Belgium has borders with the ______, Germany and France.
( a) United States ( b) Netherlands
( c) Great Britain ( d) Saudi Arabia

In Sri Lanka, _______ community tried to force its dominance on others.
( a) Minority ( b) Majority
( c) Tribal ( d) Local

_______ and ______ are two major ethnic groups in Sri Lanka.
( a) Sinhalas, Tamils ( b) Sinhala, Malayalis
( c) Sinhala, Assamese ( d) Tamils, Malays

In a democracy, people rule themselves through the institution of _________.
( a) Inter-governance ( b) Monarchical rule
( c) Self-governance ( d) Military rule
94 Community Government refers to which type of power sharing:

( a) Power is shared among Governments at ( b) Power is shared by two or more political parties.
different levels.
( c) Power is shared by different social groups. ( d) Powered is shared by citizens of a country.
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95 Coalition government refers to which type of power sharing::

( a) Power is shared by two or more political parties ( b) Power is shared by two or more countries.
( c) Power is concentrated in the hands of a ( d) Power is shared by six or more political parties.
majority party.
96 Percent of Sinhala speakers in Srilanka:

( a) 80 percent ( b) 74 percent
( c) 20 percent ( d) 18 percent
97 Percent of Tamil speakers in Srilanka:

98 Percent of French speakers in Brussels:

( c) 22 per cent ( d) 20 percent
99 Percent of Dutch speakers in Brussels:

100 Assertion(A): Power sharing is good for democracy.

Reason(R): It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
( a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct ( b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct
( c) A is correct but R is incorrect. ( d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
101 Assertion(A): The Belgian leaders recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural
diversities.
Reason(R): Between 1970 and 1993 they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an
arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.
( c) A is correct but R is incorrect. ( d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
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( a) Belgium is a small country in Europe and share ( b) Belgium is a large country in Europe and share
borders with France, Italy, Germany and borders with France, Italy, Germany and
Luxembourg. Luxembourg.
( c) Belgium is a small country in Europe and share
borders with France, The Netherlands, Germany
and Luxembourg.
103 Choose the correct statement in reference to Belgium's Constitution after 1993:
( a) The State Governments are not subordinate to ( b) The State Governments are subordinate to the
the Central Government. Central Government.
( c) The State Governments are subordinate to the
Community Government.
104 Choose the

correct
statement.
( a) Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country ( b) Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country
in 1966. in 1948.
( c) Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country
in 1988.

How did the feeling of alienation develop among the Sri Lankan Tamils?
( a) Tamil applicants were preferred in university ( b) Sinhala applicants were preferred in university
positions and government jobs. positions and government jobs.
( c) The Tamils were not allowed to travel in public ( d) Buddhism was forced on the Sri Lankan Tamils.
transport.
106 Explain the meaning of Majoritarianism as practiced in Sri Lanka?

( a) The leaders of the Sinhala community sought ( b) The leaders of the Hindu community sought to
to secure dominance over the government by secure dominance over the government by
virtue of their majority and thus, the virtue of their majority and thus, the
democratically elected government adopted a democratically elected government adopted a
series of majoritarian measures to establish series of majoritarian measures to establish
Sinhala supremacy. Hindu supremacy.
( c) The leaders of the Tamil community sought to ( d) The leaders of Muslim community sought to
secure dominance over the government by secure dominance over the government by
virtue of their majority and thus, the virtue of their majority and thus, the
democratically elected government adopted a democratically elected government adopted a
series of majoritarian measures to establish series of majoritarian measures to establish
Tamil supremacy. Muslim supremacy.
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107 Why is power sharing desirable?

( a) i. It helps to reduces the chances of unity ( b) i. It helps to reduce the chances of conflict
among people among different social groups.
ii. It is the spirit of dictatorship. ii. It is the spirit of democracy.
( c) i. It helps to reduce the chances of conflict ( d) i. It helps to reduce the chances of conflict
among different social groups. among different social groups.
ii. It is the spirit of religion based discrimination. ii. It helps in promoting the gender
discrimination.
108 How is community government elected in Belgium?

( a) By people belonging to one language ( b) By people belonging to one language
community- British, French or German. community- Dutch, French or Italian.
( c) By people belonging to one language ( d) By people belonging to one religious
community- Dutch, French or German. community- Christian or Jew.
109 Imphal is the capital of which state?

( a) Manipur ( b) Mizoram
( c) Sikkim ( d) Goa
110 Which of these states does not share its border with Rajasthan?
( a) Gujarat ( b) Chattisgarh
( c) Punjab ( d) Madhya Pradesh
111 Which of these states shares its border with Bhutan?

( a) Odisha ( b) Sikkim
( c) Bihar ( d) Nagaland
112 Goa is located on which of these coasts?

( a) Coromandel Coast ( b) Malabar Coast
( c) Konkan Coast ( d) Delta Coast
113 Which of these option contains all three federal countries?

( a) China, India, USA ( b) India, China, Sri Lanka
( c) India, USA, Canada ( d) India, USA, Sri Lanka
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114 Which of these options contain all three Union list subjects?
( a) Defence, Banking, Communications ( b) Defence, Police, Education
( c) Communications, Banking, Agriculture ( d) Forests, Defence, Communications
115 Which of these options contain all three State list subjects?
( a) Defence, Police, Education ( b) Police, Agriculture, Trade
( c) Police, Banking, Forests ( d) Forests, Defence, Communications
116 Marriage is a subject in which list?

( a) State List ( b) Concurrent List
( c) Union List ( d) Residuary Powers
117 Since the United States is a ___________________ type of federation, all the constituent States
have equal powers and States are ______________ vis-à-vis the federal government.
( a) holding together, central ( b) coming together, strong
( c) coming together, central ( d) holding together, strong
118 India is a _____________________ type of federation and some States have more power than
others. In India, the ____________ government has more powers.
( a) holding together, central ( b) coming together, strong
( c) coming together, central ( d) holding together, strong
119 The following pairs give the level of government in India and the powers of the government at that level
to make laws on the subjects mentioned against each, Select the incorrect match:
( a) State Government - State List ( b) Central Government - Union List
( c) Central and state governments - Concurrent ( d) Local government - Residuary powers
List
120 Political head of the Union of India is known as:

( a) Governor ( b) Prime Minister
( c) Chief Secretary ( d) Queen
121 Executive head of a State in India is known as:

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( c) President ( d) Sarpanch
122 Political head of the Municipal Corporation is known as:

( c) Mayor ( d) Chief Minister
123 Political head of the Gram Panchayat is known as:

( a) Governor ( b) Mayor
( c) Commissioner ( d) Sarpanch
124 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.
( a) Correct ( b) Incorrect
125 India is no longer a

federation because
some powers of the
States have been
devolved to the local
government bodies.
( a) Correct ( b) Incorrect
126 Belgium shifted from a unitary form of government to:

( a) Democratic ( b) Federal
( c) Authoritarian ( d) None of the above
127 In federalism, power is divided between various constituent units and:

( a) Central authority ( b) States
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( d) None of the above
128 In federal system, central government cannot order the:

( a) Principal ( b) Local Government
( c) State Government ( d) None of the above
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129 State governments has powers of its own for which it is not answerable to the:
( a) Central Government ( b) Judiciary
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( d) None of the above
130 Power to interpret constitution is with the:

( a) Courts ( b) Judiciary
( c) State Government ( d) None of the above
131 Indian official language is:

( a) Hindi ( b) English
( c) Urdu ( d) Both Hindi & English
132 The municipal corporation officer, who is the political head is known as:
( a) Mayors ( b) MLAs
( c) Sarpanchs ( d) None of the above
133 Federations have been formed with the two kinds of:
( a) States ( b) Routes
( c) People ( d) None of the above
134 To make India a strong federation, we need:

( a) Written Constitution ( b) Rigid Constitution
( c) Independent Judiciary ( d) All of the above
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135 Complete the following statements with appropriate word(s).

To hold the country together, the power has to be divided between ........................ and .......................... .
( a) the National Government, Constituent States. ( b) Central government, Local government
( c) Local government and Panchayats ( d) Panchayats and State Governments

Under the ...................... system, either there is only one level of government or the sub-units are
subordinate to the central government.
( a) Unitary ( b) Federal
( c) Individual ( d) Local

.................... list includes subjects of national importance such as defence of the country, foreign affairs
etc.
( a) State ( b) Union
( c) Concurrent ( d) Individual

....................... in India enjoyed a special status. This state
enjoy special powers
under certain provisions of the
Constitution of India (Article 371-A)
due to their peculiar social and
historical circumstances.
( a) Rajasthan ( b) Nagaland
( c) Jammu and Kashmir ( d) Bihar

The ................... oversees the implementation of constitutional procedures.
( a) Executive ( b) Legislative
( c) Judiciary ( d) Panchayats
140 Complete the following statements with appropriate word(s)

First major test of democratic politics in our country was the creation of ......................... .
( a) States ( b) Cities
( c) Ethnic States ( d) Linguistic States
141 Second test for the Indian Federation was the language policy.
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142 1980s was the era of coalition governments.

143 When the power is taken from the local and state government and given to the central government, it is
called decentralization.
144 Decentralization helps to build effective communication.

145 Besides Hindi, India has 21 official languages.

146 Choose the correct option :

( a) Federalism is a system of government in which ( b) Federalism is a system of government in which
the power is divided between the different the power is divided between the different
units of Central Government. units of State Government.
( c) Federalism is a system of government in which
the power is divided between a central
authority and various constituent units of the
country.

( a) When a large country decides to divide its ( b) When a large country tries to consolidate its
power between the constituent States and the powers just in one hand then it is known as
National Government, it is known as holding holding together federation.
together federation.
( c) When a large country decides to transfer all its
powers in the hands of the constituent states,
it is known as holding together federation.

( a) State list includes subjects of national ( b) Union list includes subjects of national
importance such as defence of the country, importance such as defence of the country,
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foreign affairs, banking, communications and foreign affairs, banking, communications and
currency. currency.
( c) Concurrent list includes subjects of national

importance such as defence of the country,
foreign affairs, banking, communications and
currency.

( a) In 1940, the boundary of several old States of ( b) In 1946, the boundary of several old States of
India were changed in order to create new India were changed in order to create new
States. States.
( c) In 1947, the boundary of several old States of
India were changed in order to create new
States.
150 Choose the correct statement :

Assertion (A) : Our constitution did not give the status of national language to any one language.
Reason (R) : Restructuring the Centre-State relations is one more way in which federalism has been
strengthened in practice.
( a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the ( b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A). correct explanation of (A).
( c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong. ( d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Assertion (A) : A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1922.
Reason (R) : The constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and
effective.
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Assertion (A) : The local government structure goes right upto the state level.
Reason (R) : A few gram panchayats are grouped together to form what is usually called a panchayat
samiti or block or mandal.

Assertion (A) : Rural local government is popularly known by the name panchayati raj.
Reason (R) : Zilla parishad chairperson is the political head of the zilla parishad.

Assertion (A): Central government undermined the spirit of federalism, but all this changed significantly
after 1990.
Reason (R): This period saw the rise of very few regional political parties in different states of the
country.
155 What form of government was existing in Sri Lanka?

( a) Unitary Government ( b) Federal Government
( c) Army Rule ( d) Local Government
156 What is 'Federalism'?

( a) A system of government in which power in ( b) A system of government in which the power is
constituted in the hands of a single person. divided between the executive and judiciary.
( c) A system of government in which the power is ( d) A system of government in which the power is
divided between the States and local bodies. divided between a central authority and various
constituent units of the country.
157 Who has the power to make laws?

( a) Legislature or the Parliament ( b) Judiciary
( c) Executive ( d) Panchayats
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158 What is a 'Unitary System'?

( a) One level of government with a single ( b) Either there is only one level of government or
autocratic leader. the sub units are subordinate to the central
government.
( c) Two levels of government with equal power ( d) Three levels of government with equal power
sharing. sharing.
159 What is Federal system of Government?

( a) The Central Government and state government ( b) The State government is subordinate to the
share equal powers. Central Government.
( c) The Central Government is subordinate to the ( d) The Central Government cannot order the
state government. state government to do something and state
government has its own powers.
160 What does 'Jurisdiction' mean?

( a) The area over which government has a legal ( b) The area over which the general public can
authority. build houses.
( c) The area which is allocated for the commercial ( d) The area in which schools, hospitals can be
purpose. built.
161 How is financial autonomy of each tier of government ensured?

( a) Sources of income is clearly specified in the ( b) Sources of income is decided by the executive.
Constitution.
( c) Sources of income is decided by the President. ( d) Sources of income is decided by the Prime
Minister.
162 What are the dual objectives of the federal system?

( a) To safeguard and promote unity of the country ( b) To safeguard and promote industrialisation and
and accommodate regional diversity. accommodate regional diversity.
( c) To safeguard and promote industrialisation and ( d) To safeguard and promote capitalisation and
accommodate ethnic diversity. accommodate regional diversity.
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163 Explain the term 'holding together federation'?

( a) When two states are brought together with the ( b) When two or more independent states come
help of war is known as 'holding together together on their own, retaining their identity
federation'. to increase their security.
( c) When two or more states are brought together ( d) When a country decides to divide its powers
because of religion. between the constituent states and the
national government.
164 What are the examples of holding together federalism?

( a) India, USA and Belgium ( b) USA, Switzerland and India
( c) Spain, India and Belgium ( d) Belgium, Russia and India
165 Which third tier was added later on the system of Indian Government?
( a) Panchayats and Municipalities ( b) State Government
( c) Executive ( d) Regional Government
166 Which subjects are added in the union list?

( a) Defence, Foreign Affairs, Banking ( b) Foreign Affairs, Trade, Marriages
( c) Police, Forests, Communications ( d) Currency. Trade
167 Why are subjects like Defence, Foreign Affairs & Banking added in the union list?
( a) All states need to make individual policies on ( b) A uniform policy on these matters is needed
these subjects. throughout the country.
( c) Different policies are needed for the state and ( d) A uniform policy is needed for all the islands.
the Union Territory.
168 Which subjects are included in the state list?

( a) Currency, Forests, Marriages ( b) Police, Trade, Agriculture
( c) Trade, Marriages, Forests ( d) Forests, Agriculture, Trade
169 Which subjects are added in the concurrent list?

( a) Subjects like education, forests, trade unions ( b) Subjects like police, education, forests are
are included in the Concurrent List. included in the Concurrent List.
( c) Subjects like defence, agriculture are included ( d) Subjects like defence, agriculture, trade union
in the Concurrent List. are included in the Concurrent List.
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170 What are residuary Subjects?

( a) Concurrent List subjects are also called ( b) State list subjects are also called residuary
residuary subjects. subjects.
( c) Union list subjects are also called residuary ( d) Subjects which do not fall under any of the
subjects. three lists or subjects like computer software
that
came up after the constitution was
made are called residuary subjects.
171 What are 'Union Territories'?

( a) All states are collectively called Union ( b) Other name of India is Union Territory.
Territories.
( c) A state can also be called as Union Territory. ( d) Areas too small to become an independent
state but cannot be merged with any existing
state is called a Union Territory.
172 Name the Union Territories of India.

( a) Chandigarh, Lakshadweep Islands, Jammu and ( b) Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal
Kashmir, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadar Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Ladakh, Bihar, Jharkhand.
and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu,
Puducherry, Capital city of Delhi, Ladakh.
( c) Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep ( d) Lakshadweep Islands, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh,
Islands, Bihar, Jharkhand, Goa, Punjab, Haryana. Goa. Kerala, Assam, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh.
173 Is it easy to make changes in the power sharing arrangement of India? Explain.
( a) Yes, it is very easy to make changes in the ( b) Yes it is very easy to make changes in the
power sharing arrangement. Any political party power sharing arrangement. The government
can do it. alone can do it.
( c) No it is not easy to make changes in the power ( d) Yes it is very easy to make the changes in the
sharing arrangement. The Parliament cannot power sharing arrangement, any individual can
on its own change this arrangement. do it.
Any change to it has to be first passed
by both the Houses of Parliament
with at least two-thirds majority. Then
it has to be ratified by the legislatures
of at least half of the total States.
174 How are changes made in the power sharing arrangement of the country?
( a) Passed by both the houses of the Parliament, ( b) Passed by Lok Sabha with two-thirds of the
with two-thirds of the majority and then has to majority and ratified by legislature of half of the
be ratified by half of the states. states.
( c) Passed by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with one- ( d) Only two-thirds of the majority of the Lok Sabha
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thirds of the majority and ratified by the is required.

legislature of the half of the states.
175 What is the role of Judiciary in the power sharing arrangement?

( a) Judiciary assigns power to the Central ( b) Judiciary shares the power with the Central
government and the state. government.
( c) Judiciary shares the power with the state. ( d) Judiciary oversees the implementation of
constitutional provisions and procedures.
176 What is the basic idea behind decentralisation?

( a) Taking away power from the local bodies. ( b) Giving power to the local bodies since only they
can solve some issues at the grassroot level.
( c) Taking away the powers of Centre and giving it ( d) Taking away the powers of the state and giving
to local bodies. it to local bodies.
177 How is local government is the best way to realize principle of democracy at grass root level?
( a) By forcing them to follow all the rules and ( b) By forcing them to vote.
regulations.
( c) By their direct participation in the decision ( d) by keeping them out of all the decision making
making. practices.
178 When was the major step towards decentralisation taken in our country?
( a) 1993 ( b) 1994
( c) 1992 ( d) 1995
179 What is Panchayati Raj?

( a) Rural local government ( b) Urban local government
( c) State government ( d) Central government
180 What is a panchayat Samiti?

( a) An individual who takes all the decision the the ( b) Few common men make a group to resolve
behalf of the village is called Gram Panchayat. village problems are called Panchayat Samiti.
( c) Few Gram Panchayats grouped together is ( d) Few state governments grouped together are
called Panchayat Samiti. called Panchayat Samiti.
181 How are members of Panchayat Samiti elected?
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( a) They are elected by the villagers. ( b) They are elected by the villagers of a particular
village selected by the state.
( c) They are elected by the Election Commission. ( d) They are elected by all the Panchayat members
of that area.
182 What is a Zila Parishad?

( a) All the Sarpanchs are together called Zila ( b) All the villagers who vote are called Zila
Parishad. Parishad.
( c) Judiciary at local level is called Zila Parishad. ( d) All the Panchayat Samitis or mandals in a district
together is called the Zila Parishad.
183 What are municipalities and Municipal corporations?

( a) Municipal Corporations are local bodies in small ( b) Municipal Corporations and Municipalities
towns while Municipalities are meant for bigger function like a court at village level.
towns.
( c) Municipal Corporations are the bodies in bigger ( d) Panchayat Samitis are also called Municipalities
towns while Municipalities are in smaller towns. and Municipal Corporations.
184 Who is the chairman of Municipalities and Municipal Corporations?

( a) Governor ( b) Election Commissioner
( c) Municipal chairman and Mayor ( d) Head of the Panchayat Samiti.
185 But India is a ................................. type of federation and some states have more powers than others.
( a) Holding together ( b) Coming together
( c) Mixing together ( d) Being together
186 In India, the ....................... government has more powers.
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( a) Executive ( b) State
( c) Legislative ( d) Union/Central
187 The distinguishing feature of a federal government is :

( a) National government gives some powers to the ( b) Power is distributed among the legislature,
provincial governments. executive and judiciary.
( c) Elected officials exercise supreme power in the ( d) Governmental power is divided between
government. different levels of government.
188 A few subjects in various lists of the Indian Constitution are given here. Choose which subjects are put
under the correct heading.
A. Defence
B. Police
C. Agriculture
D. Education
E. Banking
F. Forests
G. Communication
H. Trade
I. Marriages
( a) Union List - Defence, Banking, Communications. ( b) Union List - Education, Banking,
State List- Police, Agriculture, Trade. Communications.
Concurrent List- Education, Forests, Marriages. State List- Police, Agriculture, Marriages.
Concurrent List- Defence, Forests, Trade.
( c) Union List - Trade, Marriages, Communications. ( d) Residuary List - Defence, Police, Agriculture.
State List- Police, Agriculture, Defence.
Concurrent List- Education, Forests, Banking.
189 Examine the following pairs that give the level of government in India and the powers of the government
at that level to make laws on the subject mentioned against each. Which of the following pair is not
correctly matched?
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( a) State government - State List. ( b) Central government - Union List.
( c) Central and State governments - Concurrent ( d) Local governments - Residuary powers.

List.
190 In a federation, the powers of the federal and provincial government is clearly demarcated.
191 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.
192 Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.
193 Subjects like computer software come under:

( a) Residuary powers ( b) Union List
( c) State List ( d) None of the above
194 Degree of participation of people in decision making gets improved by:

( a) Decentralisation ( b) Federalism
( c) Democracy ( d) None of these
195 What is the third tier of Indian federalism?

( a) Panchayat at Village level ( b) Municipal at District
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( c) State level ( d) National level
196 Which one of the following is not part of an Ideal federal system?
( a) Mutual trust ( b) Agreement to live together
( c) Trying to be involved in other jurisdiction. ( d) Staying together and working separately as per
the jurisdiction demarcated in constitution.
197 In a federal system, power remains at the:

( a) Centre ( b) State
( c) State and Centre ( d) Regional level
198 The subject list from which both union and state make laws is the state list.
199 Delhi is too small to become a state and hence it has less powers.
200 Jharkhand and Bihar are not linguistically formed.

201 Decentralisation has helped to settle local disputes.

202 Power sharing between Union Government and State Governments is?
( a) Basics to the structure of democracy. ( b) Basics to the structure of federalism.
( c) Basics to the structure of Constitution.
203 Emergence of Coalition Government increased -

( a) After 1990s ( b) After 1980s
( c) After 1970s
204 Panchayat Samiti is?
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( a) Gram Panchayats grouped together. ( b) Sarpanchs of all the villages grouped together.
( c) All the municipalities grouped together.
205 What is 28 in number in India?

( a) Islands in India ( b) States in India
( c) Union Territories in India
206 How many union territories are there in India?

( a) 8 ( b) 7
( c) 9
207 State list consists of ?

( a) Residuary Subjects ( b) Subjects that are important as a nation.
( c) Subjects that has importance for a state and
locals.

( a) Union list contains subjects of state importance ( b) State list contains subjects of state importance
such as a police, trade, commerce, agriculture such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture
and irrigation. and irrigation.
( c) Residuary list contains subjects of state
importance such as police, trade, commerce,
agriculture and irrigation.

( a) In 1950s, boundaries of several old states were ( b) In 1940s, boundaries of several old states were
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changed to create new states in India. changed to create new states in India.
( c) In 1960s, boundaries of several old states were

changed to create new states in India.
210 Assertion (A) : Decentralisation refers to the

systematic effort to delegate all power to the
lower level of administration.
Reason (R) : It is the narrow distribution of
authority and responsibility to a larger and
local levels.
( a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the ( b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the
( c) (A) is true but (R) is false. ( d) (A) is true but (R) is false.
211 Choose the Correct Option:

When was States Reorganisation Committee formed?
( a) In 1951 ( b) In 1963
( c) In 1997 ( d) In 1953

Which of the following falls under the Concurrent List?
( a) Trade ( b) Adoption
( c) Agriculture ( d) Foreign Affairs

What status has been given to Hindi by the Constitution of India?
( a) Regional Language ( b) Official Language
( c) National Language ( d) Community Language
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Who is the head of Urban local government?
( a) Sarpanch ( b) Ward Commissioner
( c) Mukhiya ( d) Mayor

Which of the following includes
subjects of national importance
such as defence of the country,
foreign affairs, banking,
communications and currency?
( a) State List ( b) Concurrent List
( c) Union List ( d) Enrolment List

Which of the following includes subjects of common interest to both the Union Government as well as
the State governments, such as education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession. Both
the Union as well as the State governments can make laws on the subjects mentioned in this list.
( a) Concurrent List ( b) Union List
( c) State List ( d) Government List

______ acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of government.
( a) The Supreme Court ( b) The High Court
( c) The President ( d) The Election Commissioner

Belgium is an example of ______ federation.
( a) Holding together ( b) Coming together
( c) Going together ( d) Together

The emergence of ________ parties led to the era of coalition governments.
( a) regional political ( b) national political
( c) local political ( d) international political

______ protects the federal structure of the country.
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( a) The Legislature ( b) The Executive
( c) The Judiciary ( d) The army

The report of the States Reorganisation Commission was implemented on _________.
( a) 1st October 1956 ( b) 1st November 1956
( c) 1st January 1957 ( d) 26th November 1956
222 Choose the correct

option:
( a) Major steps towards decentralisation of power ( b) Major steps towards decentralisation of power
was taken through 71st and 72nd was taken through 72nd and 73rd
Constitutional Amendments. Constitutional Amendments.
( c) Major steps towards decentralisation of power ( d) Major steps towards decentralisation of power
was taken through 73rd and 74th was taken through 74th and 75th
Constitutional Amendments. Constitutional Amendments.

( a) Federal structure promotes unity and integrity ( b) Federal structure prevents unity and integrity
of the country. of the country.
( c) Federal structure promotes ( d) Unitary structure promotes unity and integrity
violence and fascism of the country.
in the country.

( a) USA, Switzerland and Australia are examples of ( b) USA, Switzerland and Australia are examples of
'holding together' federations. 'coming together' federations.
( c) Pakistan, India and Australia are examples of ( d) USA, India and Australia are examples of
'holding together' federations. 'together' federations.
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( a) Spain, India and Belgium are examples of ( b) Spain, Australis and Belgium are examples of
'coming together' federations. 'coming together' federations.
( c) Spain, India and Belgium are examples of ( d) Spain, USA and Belgium are examples of
'holding together' federations. 'coming together' federations.

( a) Any changes in sharing ( b) Any changes in sharing of power
of power has to be first has to be first passed by both
passed by both the the Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament with at least two-third majority. Then
with at least one-third majority. it has to be ratified by the legislatures
of at least half of the total States.
( c) Any changes in sharing of power has to be first ( d) Any changes in sharing of power has to be first
passed by only the Lower House of Parliament passed by both the Houses of Parliament with
with at least one-third majority. at least one-fourth majority.
227 Choose the Incorrect Option:

Major steps towards decentralisation taken in 1992 were:
( a) To hold regular elections of local government ( b) At least one-third of all positions are reserved
bodies. for men.
( c) State Election Commission has been created in ( d) The state government are required to share
each state. some powers and revenue with local
government bodies.
228 Union List includes:

( a) Education ( b) Computer Software
( c) Foreign Affairs ( d) Agriculture
229 Concurrent List includes:

230 Residuary Subjects includes:

231
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no. of subjects in
State List:
( a) 61 subjects ( b) 52 subjects
( c) 97 subjects ( d) 20 subjects
232 no. of subjects in

Concurrent List:
233 no. of subjects in

Union List:
234 Assertion(A): When power is taken away from central and state governments and given to local
governments, it is called decentralisation.
Reason(R): The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are a large number of problems and
issues which are best settled at the local level.
( c) A is correct but R is wrong. ( d) A is wrong but R is correct.
235 Assertion(A): Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central
authority and various constituent units of the country.
Reason(R): Usually a federation has one form of government.
( c) A is correct but R is wrong. ( d) A is wrong but R is correct.
236 Which of the following countries follows 'Coming together' style of federalism?
( a) Australia ( b) Belgium
( c) Spain ( d) India
237 Which subjects are included in the Union List?

( a) Defence of the nation, foreign affairs, banking, ( b) Public health and sanitization, marriage and
currency, communication. adoption, foreign affairs.
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( c) Foreign affairs, hospitals, liquor. ( d) Banking, agriculture, animal husbandry,

currency.
238 Which type of government has two or more levels?

( a) Unitary State ( b) Confederation
( c) Federal Government ( d) Anarchy
239 Which subjects fall under Concurrent List?

( a) Marriage, banking, forest, adoption. ( b) Currency, banking, adoption, marriage.
( c) Trade Union, marriage, adoption, succession, ( d) Education, agriculture, animal husbandry.
education, forest.
240 Which local body has a 'Mayor' as its head?

( a) Municipal Corporation ( b) Gram Sabha
( c) State ( d) Union
241 How many languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
( a) 28 Languages ( b) 22 Languages
( c) 24 Languages ( d) 23 Languages
242 Name the place in Rajasthan where India conducted its nuclear tests?
( a) Udaipur ( b) Ranthambore
( c) Jaipur ( d) Pokhran
243 Why was the States Reorganisation Commission formed?

( a) To relocate states geographically. ( b) To recommend separation of states from India.
( c) To recommend creation of states on the basis ( d) To recommend creation of states on linguistic
of religion. basis.
244 In India, seats are reserved for women in:

( a) Lok Sabha ( b) State Legislative Assemblies
( c) Cabinets ( d) Panchayati Raj Bodies
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245 Social divisions based on _________ are peculiar to India.

( a) Caste ( b) Age
( c) Sex ( d) Political beliefs
246 When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to?

( a) Biological differences between men and ( b) Unequal roles assigned by society to men and
women. women.
( c) Unequal child sex ratio. ( d) Absence of voting rights for women in
democracies.
247 Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong?
( a) It prohibits discrimination on grounds of ( b) It gives official status to one religion.
religion.
( c) It provides to all individuals freedom to profess ( d) It ensures equality of citizens within religious
any religion. communities.
248 Communal politics is based on the belief that people belonging to different religions can live together
happily as equal citizens.
249 Communal politics is based on the belief that one religion is superior to that of others.
250 Communal politics is based on the belief that followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
251 A person who believes in equal rights:

and opportunities for women and men
( a) Communalist ( b) Feminist
( c) Casteist ( d) Secularist
252 A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community:
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253 A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community:
254 A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs:
255 Gender means differentiation between male

and female based on _________.
( a) Society ( b) Religion
( c) Culture ( d) Sex
256 The gender division is mainly _________.

( a) Private ( b) Public
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( d) Religious
257 The women's movement is called ____.

( a) Women's Movement ( b) Female Agitation
( c) Feminist Movement ( d) Women Empowerment
258 The literacy rate among the women as

compared to men is only _____.
( a) 54% ( b) 98%
( c) 68% ( d) 70%
259 Urban areas have become particularly

_______ for women.
( a) Safe ( b) Unsafe
( c) Both 1 and 2 ( d) Discriminatory
260 Communal politics is based on the idea that

religion is the principle basis of ______.
( a) Social Community ( b) Society
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( c) People ( d) Gender
261 It is believed that the main responsibility of

a girl is to________.
( a) Take Care of House ( b) Look After Children
( c) To Cook ( d) All of the Above
262 Women also do outside work like ________.

( a) Fetching Water ( b) Collecting Fuel
( c) Working in Fields ( d) All of the Above
263 _____ of gender division has helped to improve women's role in public life.
( a) Political Expression ( b) Cultural Expression
( c) Religious Expression ( d) Communal Expression
264 Sex selective abortion led to a _____ in Child Sex Ratio in the country to merely 914.
( a) Increase ( b) Decline
( c) Growth ( d) Expand
265 Women's movements have argued that

_____ of all religions discriminate against
women.
( a) Companies ( b) History
( c) Political Parties ( d) Family laws
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266 A communal mind often leads to quest for

_____ of one's own religious community.
( a) Cultural Dominance ( b) Gender Dominance
( c) Political Dominance ( d) Religious Dominance
267 Caste system was based on exclusion of

and discrimination against the _____ groups.
( a) Outcaste ( b) Insider
( c) Ethnic ( d) Political
268 Caste hierarchy is a ladder formation in which all the caste groups are placed from the highest to the
lowest castes.
269 To a political party, 'Vote Bank' of a caste

means a large proportion of the voters from
that caste may probably vote for a particular
party.
( a) False ( b) True
270 Political parties and candidates hardly use

caste sentiments.
( a) False ( b) True
271 Shifting of population from rural to urban

areas is known as migration.
272 In today's scenario, we can claim that

casteism has completely disappeared from
our society and politics.

( a) More radical women's movements aimed at ( b) More radical women's movements aimed at
inequality in personal and family life as well. equality in personal and family life as well.
( c) More radical women's movements aimed at
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taking away their personal and family life as

well.

( a) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 provides ( b) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1978 provides
that equal wages should be paid to equal work. that equal wages should be paid to equal work.
( c) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1988 provides
that equal wages should be paid to equal work.

( a) In India, the proportion of women in ( b) In India, the proportion of women in
legislature has been very high. legislature has been equal.
( c) In India, the proportion of women in
legislature has been very low.

( a) Gender division is an example that some form ( b) Gender division is an example that some form
of social division needs to be expressed in of social division does not need to be
politics. expressed in politics.
( c) Caste division is an example that some form of
social division does need to be expressed in
politics.
277 Assertion(A): Boys and girls are brought up

to believe that the main responsibility of
women is housework and bringing up
children.
Reason(R): This is reflected in a sexual division of labour in most families;
women do all work inside the home such as
cooking, cleaning etc., and men do all the
work outside the home.
( a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct ( b) A is false but R is true.
explanation of A.
( c) A is true but R is false. ( d) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
278 Assertion(A): Earlier, only women were allowed to participate in public affairs, vote and contest for public
offices.
Reason(R): Gradually the gender issue was raised in politics.
explanation of A.
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explanation of A.
279 Assertion(A): Women in different parts of the world organised and agitated for equal rights.
Reason(R): There were agitations in one or two countries for the extension of voting rights to women.
explanation of A.
explanation of A.
280 Assertion(A): In our country, women still lag much behind men despite some improvement since
Independence.
Reason(R): Ours is still a male dominated, matriarchal society.
explanation of A.
explanation of A.
281 Assertion(A): Gender division is an example that some form of social division needs to be expressed in
politics.
Reason(R): Women's movement has argued that family laws of all religions discriminate against women.
explanation of A.
explanation of A.
282 How are boys and girls brought up in India for the division of labour?
( a) They are brought up in believe that the main ( b) They are brought up in believe that the main
responsibility of women is house work and responsibility of women is work hard for family.
bringing up children.
( c) They are brought up in believe that the main ( d) They are brought up in believe that the main
responsibility of women is to work in farm. responsibility of men is house work and
bringing up children.
283 How is sexual division of labour done in India?

( a) Women does all the inside work and men does ( b) Men does all the work while women does
all the outside work. nothing.
( c) Women does all the work while men does ( d) Women does all the outside work and men do all
nothing. the inside work.
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284 What is the proportion of women in India's local bodies?

( a) Two-thirds of the seats are now reserved for ( b) Two-fourth of the seats are now reserved for
women. women.
( c) One-third of the seats are now reserved for ( d) No seats are reserved for women.
women.
285 What is the proportion of women in legislature of India?

( a) In India, the proportion of women in ( b) In India, the proportion of women in
legislature has been very high. legislature has been very low.
( c) In India, the proportion of women in ( d) In India, the proportion of women in
legislature has been equal. legislature is average.
286 What is Communal politics?

( a) It is the politics based on the idea that religion ( b) It is the politics based on the idea that gender
is the principal basis of social community. is the principal basis of social community.
( c) It is the politics based on the idea that women ( d) It is the politics based on the idea that society
equality is the principal basis of social is the principal basis of social community.
community.
287 What do you understand by secularism?

( a) There is only one religion for the Indian state. ( b) There are three religions for the Indian state.
( c) There is no official religion for the Indian state. ( d) There are five religions for the Indian state.
288 What is occupational mobility?

( a) It means to open your new business.
( b) It means shifting from one occupation to

another.
( c) It means burdening your occupation ( d) It means rejecting your occupation.
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completely.
289 What does 'Caste Hierarchy' mean?

( a) It means all caste are being placed from highest ( b) It means all caste are being placed from lowest
to lowest. to highest.
( c) It means all caste are not being divided ( d) It means discriminating the people by the
anymore. higher castes.
290 What is the role of the Indian Constitution to remove the caste system?
( a) It states lower castes should obey higher ( b) It allows caste discrimination.
castes.
( c) It prohibits caste discrimination. ( d) It states higher castes should obey lower
castes.
291 Does any one single caste get a clear majority of one single caste?
( a) No, parliamentary constituency in the country ( b) Yes, Islam gets a clear majority.
has a clear majority of one single caste.
( c) Yes, Sikhism gets a clear majority. ( d) Yes, Hinduism gets a clear majority.
292 What do you understand by the vote bank of a caste?

( a) A small proportion of the voters from that caste ( b) A large proportion of the voters from that caste
vote for that party. vote for that party.
( c) A large proportion of the voters from that caste ( d) No voters from that caste vote for that party.
doesn't caste vote for that party.
293 Choose the incorrect statement about Indian Constitution:

( a) Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion. ( b) Gives official status to one religion.
( c) Provides to all individuals freedom to any ( d) Ensures equality of citizens within religious
religion. communities.
294 Communal politics is based on the belief that one religion is superior to that of others.
295 Communal politics is based on the belief that people belonging to different religions can live together
happily as equal citizens.
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296 Communal politics is based on the belief that followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
297 Communal politics is based on the belief that state power cannot be used to establish the domination of
one religious group over others.
298 A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.
( c) Secularist ( d) Casteist
299 A person who says that religion is the principal basis of community.
300 A person who thinks that caste is the principal basis of community.
301 A person who does not discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs.
302 Many women movements were aimed at equality for women in __________.
( a) Personal Life ( b) Family Life
( c) Public Life ( d) Wholesome Life
303 In many parts of India, parents prefer to have_______.

( a) Girls ( b) Boys
( c) Both, 1 and 2 ( d) No children
304 Women education has been focused upon by the National Policy for Education in _______.
( a) 1996 ( b) 1989
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( c) 1984 ( d) 1986
305 Gandhiji used to say that religion cannot be separated from __________.
( a) People ( b) Society
( c) Politics ( d) Gender
306 Communalism has led to ________.

( a) Vote Bank Politics ( b) Division of Society
( c) Hatred among People ( d) All of the Above
307 A person who believes in in equal rights and opportunities for woman and man is a _________.
( a) Communalist ( b) Opportunist
( c) Feminist ( d) Misogynist
308 Ours is a ________ constitution but not sufficient to combat communalism.

( a) Rigid ( b) Flexible
( c) Secular ( d) Republic
309 The ________ prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.

( a) Constitution of Belgium ( b) Constitution of India
( c) Constitution of Nepal ( d) Constitution of Bhutan
310 ________ was and continues to be one of the major challenges to democracy in our country since
partition.
( a) Gender ( b) Caste
( c) Women ( d) Inequality
311 Rich and poor, men and women from same caste often vote very differently.
312 Laws should be made so that parties can use religion in politics.
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313 The followers of a particular religion must belong to one community.

314 In Panchayati Raj, 48 per cent seats are reserved for women.

( a) Gender inequality exists due to matriarchal or ( b) Gender inequality does not exist due to
male dominated society. matriarchal or male dominated society.
( c) Gender equality does not exist due to female
dominated society.
316 Assertion (A): Caste identity has become essential in politics.

Reason (R): Political parties put up candidates and mobilise votes in the name of caste.
317 Choose the Correct Answer:

A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is a :
( a) Opportunist ( b) Optimist
( c) Feminist ( d) Atheist

A person who thinks that religion is the
principal basis of community :
( a) Secularist ( b) Communist
( c) Feminist ( d) Casteist

A person who thinks that caste is the
principal basis of community :
( a) Eugenicist ( b) Atheist
( c) Martyrologist ( d) Casteist
320
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Choose the Correct Answer:

A person who doesn't discriminate others on the basis of religious beliefs:
( a) Secularist ( b) Feminist
( c) Casteist ( d) Anthologist

When we speak of gender division, we usually
refer to :
( a) Biological difference between men and women. ( b) Unequal roles assigned by the society to men
and women.
( c) Unequal Child Sex Ratio. ( d) Absence of voting rights for women in
democracies.

In India, seats are reserved for women in :
( a) Lok Sabha ( b) State Legislative Assemblies
( c) Cabinets ( d) Panchayat Raj Bodies

Which of the Following is prohibited by Indian Constitution?
( a) Discrimination only on the basis of Gender. ( b) Discrimination only on the basis of Caste.
( c) Discrimination on the basis of Gender, Religion ( d) Discrimination on the basis of Literacy level.
and Caste.

What does caste hierarchy mean?
( a) All castes are considered equal. ( b) A ladder like formation in which all castes are
placed from the highest to the lowest.
( c) A ladder like formation in which all castes are ( d) A caste system in which two or more castes are
placed from the lowest to the highest. at the same level in the ladder like structure.

Who is a feminist?
( a) A person who demand equal right to all human ( b) A person who demand more rights for men.
beings.
( c) A person who demands equal rights for women ( d) A person who demands equal rights for women.
in high caste.
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What is Patriarchy?
( a) A system where mother is the head of the ( b) A system where there is no head for the family.
family.
( c) A system where the father is the head of the ( d) A system where grandparents have control
Family. over the family.
327 Analyze the information given below

considering one of the following correct option.
Unlike gender and religion, caste division is
special to India. All societies have some
kinds of social inequality and some form of
division of labour. In most societies,
occupations are passed down from one
generation to another.
( a) Caste and Politics ( b) Caste Inequalities.
( c) Caste in Politics. ( d) Politics in Caste.

considering one of the following correct option:
Communalism was and continue to be one of
the major challenges for democracy in India.
The makers of our constitution were aware of
this challenge. That is why they choose the
model of a secular state.
( a) Secular state ( b) Communalism
( c) Democracy ( d) The makers of our Constitution
329 Define a feminist.

( a) A person who believes in biased rights and ( b) A person who believes in equal rights and
opportunities for all human beings. opportunities for all human beings.
( c) A person who believes in equal rights and ( d) A person who believes in equal rights and
opportunities for upper caste human beings. opportunities for lower caste human beings.
330 In which constitutional institutions have seats reserved for women?

( a) Parliament and municipalities have seats ( b) Panchayats and Parliament have seats
reserved for women. reserved for women.
( c) Panchayats and municipalities have seats ( d) Panchayats and Lok Sabha have seats reserved
reserved for women. for women.
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331 What is the aim of feminist movements?

( a) Their aim is equality with working women. ( b) Their aim is equality with working men.
( c) Their aim is equality with older people. ( d) Their aim is equality with men.

Who said "Religion can never be separated from politics" ?
( a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak ( b) Mahatma Gandhi
( c) Jawaharlal Nehru ( d) Bhagat Singh
333 What does caste hierarchy mean?

( a) A ladder like formation in which all caste groups ( b) A ladder like formation in which all religion
are placed from the highest to the lowest. groups are placed from the highest to the
lowest.
( c) A ladder like formation in which all tribal groups ( d) A ladder like formation in which all agricultural
are placed from the highest to the lowest. groups are placed from the highest to the
lowest.
334 Complete the Sentence:

The representation of women in Indian parliament is still low as compared to European countries
because ...........
( a) Lower literacy rate. ( b) Lack of legally imposed quotas or reservation
policy at the central level.
( c) Patriarchal society ( d) Constitution does not allow women to
participate in election.

The constitution of India provides all the individuals and communities to profess, practice and propagate
any religion because ............
( a) India has only one religion. ( b) India has four religions.
( c) India is a secular country. ( d) all the Indians are Atheists.

Secularism is established in India by providing the freedom of ...........
( a) Food ( b) Religion
( c) Press ( d) Marriage

The post Independence period has seen a large scale communal .............
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( a) Discrimination ( b) Variance
( c) tolerance ( d) Violence

The gender division is not based on biology, but on social expectation and ...........
( a) Caste system ( b) Stereotypes
( c) Political system ( d) Social Systems

Despite constitutional prohibition the evil of ........... has not ended completely.
( a) Untouchability ( b) Female Foeticide.
( c) Child Marriage ( d) Education of Girl child

Due to urbanisation, growth of literacy and occupational mobility, ............... is breaking down.
( a) Child Marriage ( b) Illiteracy rate
( c) Caste System ( d) Sati System
341 Assertion(A): No party wins the votes of all the voters of a caste or community.
Reason(R): Every candidate and party needs to win the confidence of more than one caste or community
to win elections.
explanation of A explanation of A
( c) A is Correct, but R is wrong ( d) A is wrong, But R is Correct.
342 Assertion(A):There are reports of various kinds of harassment, exploitation,and violence against women.
Reason(R): Urban areas has became particularly unsafe for women.
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explanation of A explanation of A
( c) A is Correct, but R is wrong ( d) A is wrong, But R is Correct.
343 Correct the Following Statements:

In India, the proportion of women in legislature has been very high.
( a) In Arab Countries, the proportion of women in ( b) In India, the proportion of women in legislature
legislature has been very high. has been very low.
( c) In Sri Lanka, the proportion of women in ( d) In the US, the proportion of women in
legislature has been very high. legislature has been very high.

The Indian Constitution gives official status to one religion.
( a) The United States Constitution gives official ( b) The Singapore Constitution gives official status
status to one Religion. to one religion.
( c) The Indian constitution does not give a special ( d) The Australian Constitution gives official status
status to any religion. to one religion.

Patriarchy is a system that values women more and gives them power over men.
( a) Patriarchy is a system that values men more ( b) Patriarchy is a system that values grandparents
and give them power over women. more and give them power over women.
( c) Patriarchy is a system that values parents more ( d) Patriarchy is a system that values Scheduled
and give them more power than kids. Caste people more and give them power over
Brahmins.
346 Correct the Following statements:

The literacy rate among men is only 54% compared with 76% among women .
( a) The Literacy rate among the Lower Caste ( b) The literacy rate of women is only 54%
people is only 54% compared with 76% among compared to 76% among men.
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Higher Caste people.
( c) The Literacy rate among the Higher Caste ( d) The Literacy rate of Blacks is only 54%
people is only 54% compared with the 76% compared with the 76% among the White
among the Lower Caste people. people.
347 Correct the Following Statement:

In many parts of India, Parents prefer to have daughters and find ways to have the boy child aborted
before he is born.
( a) In many parts of India, parents prefer to have a ( b) In many parts of India, muslim parents prefer to
son and find ways to have the girl child aborted have daughter and find ways to have the boy
before she is born. child aborted before he is born.
( c) In many parts of India, brahmin parents ( d) In many parts of India, Christian parents prefer
prefer to have daughter and find ways to have daughter and find ways to have the boy
to have the boy child aborted before he child aborted before he is born.
is born.
348 Find the Incorrect Option.

( a) Boys and Girls are brought up to believe that ( b) This is reflected in sexual division of labour.
the main responsibility of women is housework
and bring up children.
( c) In most families, women do all the work inside ( d) And women do all the work outside home.
the home such as cooking, cleaning,
washing,tailoring, looking after children etc.
349 Find the Incorrect Option.

( a) Communal Politics is based on the idea that ( b) Communalism involves thinking along the
caste is the principle basis of social community. following lines.
( c) The followers of a particular religion must ( d) Their Fundamental interest are the same.
belong to one community.
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350 Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?
( a) Kanshi Ram ( b) Sahu Maharaj
( c) B.R. Ambedkar ( d) Jyotiba Phule
351 What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party?

( a) Bahujan Samaj ( b) Revolutionary democracy
( c) Integral humanism ( d) Modernity
352 A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a
_____________________.
( a) Electoral college ( b) Partisan
( c) Political party ( d) Democracy
353 Congress party:

( a) National Democratic Alliance ( b) State Party
( c) United Progressive Alliance ( d) Left Front
354 Bharatiya Janata Party:

355 Communist Party of India (Marxist):

356 Telugu Desam Party:

357 Parties are not necessary to run governments.

358 Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
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359 Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.

A political party is an association of:
( a) People ( b) Children
( c) Parties ( d) Pressure groups

The clearly visible institutions of a democracy are:
( a) People ( b) Societies
( c) Political parties ( d) Pressure groups

Without the political parties, the utility of the government will remain:
( a) Uncertain ( b) Powerful
( c) Peaceful ( d) Maximum

Parties are a necessary condition for a:
( a) Democracy ( b) Authoritarian
( c) Dictatorship ( d) Monarchy

In a democratic country, any group of citizens is free to form:
( a) A political party ( b) Society
( c) Religion ( d) Terrorist organization

Political parties are there in a country to give people:
( a) Freedom ( b) choice
( c) Protection ( d) Pressure
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The political parties of a country have a fundamental political _____ in a society.
( a) Choice ( b) Division
( c) Support ( d) Power

Members of ruling party follows the directions of:
( a) People ( b) Party leaders
( c) Pressure groups ( d) Citizens

_________,________,________,________,and________,are recognised as national parties in
India.
( a) INC, BJP, BSP, CPI, CPI-M, NCP Congress ( b) DMK, TMC, TDP, AAP, DMDK
( c) ADMK, TMC, TDP, AAP, DMDK ( d) MDMK, TMC, TDP, AAP, DMDK

A political party has components like ________, ________ and ________.
( a) Prime Minister, Councilors, Secretaries. ( b) Chief Minister, Councilors, Secretaries.
( c) Leaders, the active members, the followers. ( d) Ministers, Cabinet Secretaries, Secretaries.

Every party in the country has to register within the ________.
( a) Constitution ( b) Election Commission
( c) Government ( d) State
371 State if True or False:

BSP was formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram.

National parties have representation in less than four states.

The state party secures at least 6 percent of the total votes in an election to the legislative assemblies
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of a state.

BJP was founded in 1988 as a result of the split in INC.

In some cases, parties support criminals who can win elections.
376 Choose the correct statement:

( a) Parties put forward the same policies and ( b) Parties put forward different policies and
programmes and the voters choose from them. programmes and the voters choose from them.
( c) Parties put forward different policies and ( d) People put forward different policies and
programmes and the voters cannot choose programmes and the voters choose from them.
from them.

( a) Parties play an indecisive role in making laws for ( b) Parties play a decisive role in making
a country. boundaries for a country.
( c) Parties do not play a decisive role in making ( d) Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a
laws for a country. country.

( a) Those parties that lose in the elections play the ( b) Those parties that lose in the elections play the
role of opposition to the parties in power, by role of opposition to the parties in power, by
not voicing different views and criticising voicing different views and criticising
government for its failures or wrong policies. government for its success or good policies.
( c) Those parties that lose in the elections play the ( d) Those parties that lose in the elections play the
role of opposition to the parties in power, by role of anti-government to the parties in power,
voicing different views and criticising by voicing different views and criticising
government for its failures or wrong policies. government for its failures or wrong policies.

( a) Parties provide people access to government ( b) Parties provide people access to society's
machinery and welfare schemes implemented machinery and welfare schemes implemented
by governments. by governments.
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( c) Parties do not provide people access to ( d) Pressure groups provide people access to
government machinery and welfare schemes government machinery and welfare schemes
implemented by governments. implemented by governments.
380 Assertion (A): In some countries, power usually changes between two main parties.
Reason (R): In India, there were three such major alliances in 2004 parliamentary elections-the National
Democratic Alliance, the United Progressive Alliance, and the Left Front.
381 Assertion (A): Every party in the country has to register with the Election Commission.
Reason (R): While the Commission treats all parties equally, it offers some special facilities to large and
established parties.
382 Assertion (A): Over the last three decades, the number and strength of these parties has expanded.
Reason (R): This made the Parliament of India politically less and less diverse.
383 Assertion (A): Since 1994, nearly every one of the State parties has got an opportunity to be a part of
one or the other national level coalition government.
Reason (R): This has contributed to the strengthening of federalism and democracy in our country.
384 Assertion (A): The first challenge is lack of internal democracy within parties.
Reason (R): Very often parties do not seem to offer a meaningful choice to the voters.
385 What do you understand by partisan?
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( a) A person who is strongly committed to a party, ( b) A person who is not strongly committed to a
group, or faction. party, group or faction.
( c) A person who is strongly committed to a ( d) A person who is not strongly committed to

country. his/her motherland.
386 What do you understand by 'Partisanship'?

( a) It is marked by a tendency of being able to take ( b) It is marked by a tendency of not being able to
a side and the ability to take a balanced view on take a side and the ability to take a balanced
an issue. view on an issue.
( c) It is marked by a tendency to take a side and ( d) It is marked by a tendency of not being able to
inability to take a balanced view on an issue. take a side and inability to take a balanced view
on an issue.
387 What are the components of a political party?

( a) (i) The Prime Minister (ii) The Ministers (iii) The ( b) (i) The Leaders (ii) The active members (iii)
followers. The followers.
( c) (i)Money (ii)Power (iii)Network. ( d) (i) People (ii)Lawyers (iii)Doctors.
388 How do parties run the government of a country?

( a) Parties recruit people and train them to exploit ( b) Parties do not make any effort to run the
the economy. government of a country.
( c) Parties pick random people and give them ( d) Parties recruit leaders, train them, and then
power. make them ministers.
389 What is the role of opposition in a democracy?

( a) They voice different views but do not criticise ( b) They voice different views and criticise the
the government for its failures or wrong government for its failures or wrong policies.
policies.
( c) They do not voice different views and criticise ( d) They voice different views and criticise the
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the government for its failures or wrong government for its success or good policies.
policies.
390 At what level, there are non-party based election in our country?
( a) Non-party based elections are held in ( b) Non-party based elections are not held in
panchayats of many states in India. panchayats of many states in India.
( c) Party based elections are not held in ( d) Non-party based elections are not held in any
panchayats of any state in India. state in India.
391 What is one-party system?

( a) A country where many parties are allowed to ( b) A country where only one party is allowed to
control and run the government. It is called control and run the government. It is called
one-party system. E.g., China. one-party system. E.g., India.
( c) A country where only one party is allowed to ( d) A country where only one party is allowed to
control and run the government. It is called control and run the government. It is called
one-party system. E.g., China. one-party system. E.g., USA.
392 Which organization does recognize 'Political Parties' in India?

( a) Pressure Groups ( b) Government
( c) Constitution ( d) Election Commission
393 What is a Bi-party system?

( a) A country where power usually changes ( b) A country where power usually changes
between two main parties. Such a party system between two main parties. Such a party system
is called bi-party system. E.g., India. is called bi-party system. E.g., UK and USA.
( c) A country where power usually changes ( d) A country where power usually changes
between two main parties. Such a party system between two main parties. Such a party system
is called bi-party system. E.g., Sri Lanka. is called bi-party system. E.g., China.
394 What is an 'alliance' or a 'front'?

( a) When several parties in a multi-party system ( b) When several parties in a multi-party system
join hands for the purpose of contesting refuse to join hands for the purpose of
elections and losing power. contesting elections and winning power.
( c) When several parties in a multi-party system ( d) When one party in a multi-party system is
join hands for the purpose of contesting contesting the election alone for the purpose
elections and winning power. of winning power.
395 Give one merit of multi-party system.
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( a) This system allows a variety of interests and ( b) This system does not allow a variety of
opinions to enjoy political representation. interests and opinions to enjoy political
representation.
( c) This system allows a variety of interests and ( d) This system allows only a single interest and
opinions but prevents them from enjoying opinion to enjoy political representation.
political representation.
396 Give one demerit of multi-party system.

( a) Appears very clear and leads to political ( b) Appears very clear and leads to a political
stability. instability.
( c) Appears very messy and leads to political ( d) Appears very messy and leads to a political
stability. instability.
397 When was INC formed? What is its symbol?

( a) Indian National Congress was formed in 1865. ( b) Indian National Congress was formed in 1875.
Its symbol is 'cat'. Its symbol is 'lotus'.
( c) Indian National Congress was formed in 1855. ( d) Indian National Congress was formed in 1855.
Its symbol is 'hand'. Its symbol is 'lotus'.
398 How do money and muscle power tend to help the contestant of the elections?
( a) Rich people and companies who give funds to ( b) Rich people and companies who give funds to
the parties tend to have no influence on the the parties tend to have influence on the
policies and decisions of the party. policies and decisions of the party.
( c) Rich people and companies who do not give ( d) Poor people and companies who give funds to
funds to the parties tend to have influence on the parties tend to have influence on the
the policies and decisions of the party. policies and decisions of the party.
399 What is 'defection'?

( a) Changing party allegiance from the state from ( b) Changing party allegiance from the
which a person got elected (to a legislative constituency on which a person got elected (to
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body) to a different state. a legislative body) to a different constituency.
( c) Changing party allegiance from the party on ( d) Not changing party allegiance from the party on
which a person got elected (to a legislative which a person got elected (to a legislative
body) to a different party. body) to a different party.
400 Name any one political party that has national level political organisation but not recognised as the
national political party.
( a) The political party that has national level ( b) The political party that has state-level political
political organization but not recognized as the organization
National Party: Samajwadi Party/Samata but not recognized as the National Party:
Party/Rashtriya Janata Dal. Samajwadi Party/Samata
Party/Rashtriya Janata Dal.
( c) The political party that has national level ( d) The political party that has national level
political political organization but not recognized as the
organization but not recognized as the National National Party: Congress Party
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party.
401 Why is one party political system not considered a good democratic system?
( a) One party system always takes opinion from the ( b) The multi-party system has no democratic
people. option.
( c) One party system has many democratic ( d) One party system has no democratic option.
options.
402 A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a
________.
( a) Political party ( b) Team
( c) Group ( d) Institution
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403 Congress Party.

( a) United Democratic Alliance ( b) United Progressive Alliance
( c) National Progressive Alliance ( d) National Democratic Alliance
404 Bharatiya Janata Party.

( a) United Democratic Alliance ( b) United Progressive Alliance
( c) National Progressive Alliance ( d) National Democratic Alliance
405 Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?
( a) Kanshi Ram ( b) Shahu Maharaj
( c) B.R. Ambedkar ( d) Jyotiba Phule
406 What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party?

( a) Bahujan Samaj ( b) Revolutionary democracy
( c) Integral humanism ( d) Modernity
407 Political parties do not enjoy much

trust among the people.
( a) .True ( b) False
408 Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
409 Parties are not necessary to run governments.

410 The multi-party system often appears very

( a) Messy ( b) Easy
( c) Undemocratic ( d) Autocratic
411 The political parties are a result of the

( a) Social division ( b) Regional division
( c) History of politics ( d) History of our neighbouring countries
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412 The name of the alliance that formed the government in 1998 in India was:
( a) National Democratic Alliance ( b) United Progressive Alliance
( c) National Progressive Alliance ( d) United Democratic Alliance
413 When and under whose leadership was Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) formed?
( a) 1982, Mayawati ( b) 1984, Kanshi Ram
( c) 1985, Mulayam Singh Yadav ( d) 1986, Bhajanlal
414 Political parties exercise power through which of these functions?

( a) Parties contest elections ( b) They play a decisive role in making laws for a
country
( c) They form and run governments ( d) They are known to occupy private lands
415 A ________ is known by which part it stands for, which policies it supports and whose interests it
upholds.
( a) Political party ( b) Citizen
( c) Voter ( d) Government
416 Political parties are one of the most visible institutions in a ________.
( a) Monarchy ( b) Democracy
( c) Autocracy ( d) Fascist Regime
417 The USA and UK are the examples of ________ system.

( a) Single party ( b) Multi-party
( c) Two-party ( d) Presidential
418 In BSP, Bahujan Samaj includes ________ , _________ OBC's and religious minorities.
( a) Male, Children ( b) Students, Parents
( c) Privileged Class, Businessmen ( d) SC's, ST's
419 There are more than 750 parties registered with the election commission of India.
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420 Affidavit is a signed document submitted to an officer regarding their personal information.
421 Andhra Pradesh supports CPI(M) strongly.

422 The existing government chooses the candidates for contesting elections in India.
423 The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was formed in 1964.

424 Only national parties have to register with the Election Commission.

( a) Indian National Congress was founded in 1865 ( b) Indian National Congress was founded in 1886
and played a dominant role in Indian politics at and played a dominant role in Indian politics at
the national and state level for several decades the national and state level for several decades
after India's independence. after India's independence.
( c) Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 ( d) Indian National Congress was founded in 1889
and played a dominant role in Indian politics at and played a dominant role in Indian politics at
the national and state level for several decades the national and state level for several decades
after India's independence. after India's independence.

( a) In recent years, there has been an ( b) In recent years, there has been a decrease in
unpredictability in the ideological differences the ideological differences among parties in
among parties in most parts of the world. most parts of the world.
( c) In recent years, there has been an increase in ( d) In recent years, there has been no change in
the ideological differences among parties in the ideological differences among parties in
most parts of the world. most parts of the world.
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427 Assertion (A): The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties.
Reason (R): This was done because many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order
to become ministers or for cash rewards.

The Congress party is a part of :
( a) United Progressive Alliance ( b) United Democratic Alliance
( c) United Parliamentary Alliance ( d) United Defence Alliance

Bharatiya Janata Party is a member of :
( a) National Progressive Alliance ( b) National Democratic Alliance
( c) National Parliamentary Alliance ( d) United Progressive Alliance

Communist party of India Marxist is a part of :
( a) Left Front ( b) Democratic Front
( c) Right Front ( d) Progressive Alliance

Telugu Desam Party is a :
( a) State Party ( b) National Party
( c) Religious Party ( d) District Party

All India Trinamool Congress was found in :
( a) 1988 ( b) 1998
( c) 1989 ( d) 1898

Bharatiya Janata Party was found in :
( a) 1780 ( b) 1890
( c) 1980 ( d) 1870
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Communist party of India was found in :
( a) 1952 ( b) 1925
( c) 1852 ( d) 1825

Nationalist Congress Party was found in :
( a) 1899 ( b) 1999
( c) 1979 ( d) 1969

What is meant by political party?
( a) A group of politically sound people. ( b) A group of people come together to contest
elections to hold power in the government.
( c) A group of people who want to be in power. ( d) A group of people who wants to amend the
Constitution.

Name the Alliance formed by the Congress Party.
( a) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ( b) All India Congress (AIC)
( c) All India Congress Committee (AICC) ( d) United Progressive Alliance (UPA)

What is the guiding philosophy of Bharatiya Janata Party?
( a) Cultural nationalism ( b) Religion above all.
( c) No discrimination on the Basis of Caste. ( d) Equal Opportunity for all.

The Bahujan Samaj Party stands for what cause?
( a) Securing interest of the oppressed people. ( b) Equal rights for Women
( c) No Discrimination on the Basis of Religion. ( d) Economic emancipation of Women.

If all the decisions of the political parties are made by a single family and all the other members are
neglected, then what challenge is being faced by the party?
( a) Challenge of alliance formation. ( b) Challenge of Dynastic Succession.
( c) Challenge of partial Election. ( d) Challenge of Power.
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Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party ?
( a) Kanshi Ram ( b) B.R Ambedkar
( c) Shahu Maharaj ( d) Jyotiba Phule

What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party?
( a) Bahujan Samaj ( b) Revolutionary Democracy
( c) Integral Humanism. ( d) Modernity

One of the oldest parties of the world. Founded in 1885 and has experienced many splits. Played a
dominant role in Indian Politics at the national and state level for several decades after India's
Independence. Under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, the party sought to build a modern secular
democratic republic in India.
( a) Communist Party of India (CPI) ( b) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
( c) Indian National Congress (INC) ( d) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram. Seeks to represent and secure power for the
bahujan samaj which includes the dalits, adivasis OBCs and religious minorities. Draws inspiration from
the ideas and teachings of Shahu Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker and Babasaheb
Ambedkar. Stands for the cause of securing the interests and welfare of the dalits and oppressed
people.
( a) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM) ( b) Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP)
( c) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ( d) Indian National Congress(INC)

Founded in 1980 by reviving the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Formed by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in
1951. Wants to build a strong and modern India by drawing Inspiration from India's Ancient culture and
values; and Deendayal Upadhyay's ideas of integral humanism and Antyodaya. Cultural Nationalism or
Hindutva is an important element in its conception of Indian nationhood and politics.
( a) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ( b) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
( c) Indian National Congress (INC) ( d) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

What is an important function of a political party in India?
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( a) To Contest revolts. ( b) To contest elections.
( c) To Unite people ( d) To Divide People

Why is one party political system not considered a good democratic system?
( a) It is so because one party system has no ( b) Because one party system has a Democratic
democratic option. option
( c) Because one party system decreases the ( d) Because multi party system is not good for a
chance of Abuse of power. democracy.

Examine the reason to accept multi party system in India?
( a) It is easy to manipulate people. ( b) It is easy to absorb different social and
geographical diversities in multi-party system.
( c) It is easy to divide and rule. ( d) It is easy to control so many citizens.

Name a country that has one party system?
( a) Argentina ( b) Armenia
( c) China ( d) Brazil

Name any two regional parties of West Bengal?
( a) All India United Democratic Front ( b) Forward Bloc
All India N.R. Congress Trinamool Congress
( c) All India Forward Bloc ( d) Biju Janata Dal
Aam Aadmi Party Bodoland People's Front
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When was the Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) formed?
( a) It was formed in 1967. ( b) It was formed in 1965.
( c) It was formed in 1962. ( d) It was formed in 1964.

Why do political parties involve Partisanship?
( a) Because Parties are a part of society. ( b) Because Parties don't want to favour the
people.
( c) Because they want to abuse the power. ( d) Because it is a part of democracy.

In countries like USA, members and ............. of a party chooses its candidates.
( a) Opposition ( b) Leaders
( c) Supporters ( d) Ministers

Parties provide people access to government machinery and ........... implemented by governments.
( a) Ideas ( b) Welfare Schemes
( c) Guidelines ( d) Regulations

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called
.............
( a) Ministry Of Cabinet ( b) Political Party
( c) Legislative Assembly ( d) Opposition Party

Political parties play the role of both party in ........
as well as ..........
( a) Central, State ( b) Power, Opposition.
( c) District, Panchayat ( d) National, International
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............. is responsible for conducting free and fair
elections in the country.
( a) The Election Commision ( b) The panchayat Samiti
( c) The Police Department ( d) The Existing Government

Concentration of power in one or a few leaders leads to lack of ............. within political party.
( a) International Democracy ( b) External Democracy
( c) Internal Democracy ( d) Political Democracy
459 Assertion(A): Parties play a decisive role in making laws of the country.
Reason(R): Opposition parties also mobilize opposition to the Government.
( a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct ( b) Both A and R are true But R is not the correct
explanation for A. explanation of A.
( c) A is correct but R is wrong. ( d) A is Wrong but R is Correct.

Parties put forward different policies and programmes and the leaders choose from them.
( a) Government put forward different policies and ( b) Parties put forward different policies and
programmes and the leaders choose from programmes and the voters choose from them.
them.
( c) Parties put forward different policies ( d) Leaders put forward different policies and
and programmes and the opposition programmes and the Government choose from
choose from them. them.
461 Assertion(A):India has a multiparty system.

Reason(R): The Multiparty system often appears very messy and and leads to political instability.
( a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct ( b) Both A and R are true But R is not the correct
explanation for A. explanation of A.
( c) A is correct but R is wrong. ( d) A is Wrong but R is Correct.

More than 850 parties are registered with the Election Commission of india.
( a) More than 860 parties are registered with the ( b) More than 680 parties are registered with the
Election Commission of india. Election Commission of india.
( c) More than 570 parties are registered with the ( d) More than 750 parties are registered with the
Election Commission of india. Election Commission of india.
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Two party system often appears very messy and leads to political instability.
( a) Single party system often appears very messy ( b) Two party system often appears very messy
and leads to political instability. but leads to political stability.
( c) Multi-party system often appears very messy ( d) Single party system often appears very messy
and leads to political instability. but leads to political stability.

Every party in the country has to register with the police commission.
( a) Every party in the country has to register with ( b) Every party in the country has to register with
the Police Commissioner. the Election Commission.
( c) Every party in the country has to register with ( d) Every party in the country has to register with
the Local Police commission. the District Police Commissioner
465 Correct the Following Statement:

The High Court passed an order to reduce the influence of money and criminals.
( a) The District Court passed an order to reduce ( b) The State Supreme Court passed an order to
the influence of money and criminals. reduce the influence of money and criminals.
( c) The Supreme Court passed an order to reduce ( d) The Major Trial Court passed an order to reduce
the influence of money and criminals. the influence of money and criminals.
466 Find the Incorrect Option:

( a) Every party in the country has to register with ( b) While the commission treats all the parties
the Election Commission. equally.
( c) It offers some special facilities to large and ( d) These parties are given an ordinary symbol-
established parties. only the official candidates of that party can
use that election symbol.
467 Find the Incorrect Option:

( a) In a democracy, a large number of similar ( b) That is what the parties do.
opinions have to be grouped together to
provide a direction in which policies can be
formulated by the Government.
( c) A party reduces vast multitude of opinions into ( d) A government is expected to base its policies
a few basic positions which it supports. on the line taken by the Opposition party.
468 In the context of assessing democracy, which among the following is the odd one out. Democracies need
to ensure:
( a) Free and fair elections. ( b) The dignity of the individual.
( c) Majority rule. ( d) Equal treatment before the law.
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469 Democracies have successfully eliminated ____________________.

( a) Conflicts among people. ( b) Economic inequalities among people.
( c) Differences of opinion about how marginalised ( d) The idea of political inequality.
sections are to be treated.
470 Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that:

( a) Democracy and development go together. ( b) Inequalities exist in democracies.
( c) Inequalities do not exist under a dictatorship. ( d) Dictatorship is better than democracy.
471 Choose the Correct Answer :

We can judge democracy by its :
( a) People ( b) Outcomes
( c) Political parties ( d) None of the above

People feel that democracy is better as it promises
( a) Equality ( b) Freedom
( c) Dignity ( d) All of the above

Many countries in the world claims and practices :
( a) Authoritarianism ( b) Democracy
( c) Dictatorship ( d) None of the above

The successful democracy needs :
( a) Right to vote ( b) Freedom
( c) Periodic election ( d) All of the above

People should be vigilant and participate actively in the process of :
( a) Representation ( b) Governance
( c) Choosing party ( d) All of the above
476
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Choose the Correct Answer :

The political parties and democratic government is accountable to :
( a) People ( b) Society
( c) World ( d) None of the above

Democracy even ensures the decision-making based on :
( a) Norms ( b) Procedures
( c) Both (a) and (b) ( d) None of the above

In democracy, we do come across evil practices such as :
( a) Corruption ( b) Favouritism

Democracy is felt to be not so good in its :
( a) Practice ( b) Outcomes
480 Complete the Statement.

Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and .........
( a) Communities ( b) Political parties
( c) Negotiation ( d) None of the above

Democracy has more positive outcomes than ..........
( a) Government ( b) Dictatorship
( c) Central Government ( d) State Government

Democracies are based on political ..........
( a) Statements ( b) Consideration
( c) Consistency ( d) Equality
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In ..................., more than half of its population live in poverty.
( a) Bangladesh ( b) China
( c) Japan ( d) Korea

The routine tales of ............ are enough to convince us that democracy is not free of this evil.
( a) Farmer suicide ( b) Crime rates
( c) Consideration ( d) Corruption

Practically, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing ............. inequalities.
( a) Economic ( b) Political
( c) Judicial ( d) Environmental
486 State True or False

Military rule form of government has a support in genial.

Responsive and Accountable government are the results of democracy.

The right and mans to examine the decisions taken by the government to every citizen. This helps in
transparency.

Democratic governments are better than its alternatives.

Mahatma Gandhi said "Democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people."
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Democracy offers certain economical and social rights also.
492 Correct the correct statement..

( a) The first step towards thinking carefully about ( b) The first step towards thinking carefully about
the outcomes of democracy is to recognise the outcomes of dictatorship is to recognise
that monarchy is compulsory form of that democracy is compulsory form of
government. government.
( c) The first step towards thinking carefully about ( d) The first step towards thinking carefully about
the outcomes of democracy is to recognise the outcomes of democracy is to recognise
that democracy is just a form of government. that democracy a compulsory form of
monarchy.
493 Correct the correct statement.

( a) Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation ( b) Democracy is based on the idea of dictatorship
and monarchy. and monarchy.
( c) Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation ( d) Democracy is based on the idea of negotiation
and negotiation. and monarchy.
494 Correct the correct statement..

( a) Monarchy's ability to generate its own support ( b) Democracy's ability to generate its own support
in itself an outcome that can be ignored. is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored.
( c) Democracy's ability to generate its own support ( d) Dictatorship's ability to generate its own
from outside that is an outcome that can be support in itself an outcome that can be
ignored. ignored.
495 Correct the correct statement.

( a) The majority does not always needs to work ( b) The minority always needs to work with the
with the majority so that governments function majority so that governments function to
to represent the general view. represent the general view.
( c) The majority always needs to work with the ( d) The majority always needs to work with the
SC/ST so that governments function to minority so that governments function to
represent the general view. represent the general view.
496 Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality.

Reason (R) : All individuals have equal weight in electing representatives.
( a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct ( b) Both A and R are True, but R is not the correct
( c) A is True but R is False. ( d) A is false but R is true.
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497 Assertion (A) ; It is necessary to understand that democracy is not simply rule by minority opinion.
Reason (R) ; The majority always needs to work with the minority so that governments function to
represent the general view.
498 Assertion (A) : Democracy is best suited to produce this outcome.

Reason (R) : Democracies are based on political equality.
499 Assertion (A) : Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
Reason (R) : This increases the possibility of these tensions becoming explosive or violent.
500 Assertion (A) : In a non-democratic set up, this unacceptability would not have legal basis because the
principle of individual freedom and dignity would not have the legal and moral force there.
Reason (R) : Democracy remains democracy only as long as every citizen has a chance of being in
majority at some point of time.
501 What is meant by transparency?

( a) Right to vote. ( b) Right or means to examine the process of
decision making.
( c) Right or means to examine governmental laws. ( d) Right to discriminate anyone.
502 How can you say that democracies are based on political equality?
( a) They provide everyone the equal opportunities ( b) They do not provide everyone the equal
to contest elections and cast votes. opportunities to contest elections and cast
votes
( c) They do not provide anyone their equal rights ( d) They provide everyone the equal right to cause
and opportunities. communal conflicts.
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503 Why is democratic government better that other alternatives?

( a) It discriminates people from lower casts. ( b) It provides more and equal chances for riots.
( c) It improves decision making and allows room for ( d) It makes sure only majority community gets
mistakes. equal rights and opportunities.
504 What is the most basic outcomes of democracy?

( a) It is accountable and responsible to all the ( b) It is not accountable and responsible to all the
needs and expectation of the citizens. needs and expectation of the citizens.
( c) Democracy makes its own laws irrespective of ( d) It discriminates people on the basis of their
what the citizens desire. gender, religion, etc.
505 On which factors does economic development of a country depend?

( a) Country's population, Global situation, ( b) Gender, Caste, Money, Social status.
Cooperation from other countries, Economic
Priorities.
( c) Country's population, Global situation, ( d) Country's population, Global situation, Gender
Cooperation from other countries, Religion. Ratio, Economic Priorities.
506 How far are economic inequalities existing in democratic countries?

( a) There are no people suffering everyone has a ( b) There is no economic inequality in Democracy.
sufficient amount of wealth.
( c) Small number of people are ultra rich whereas ( d) There are no wealthy people, all the sections of
those at the bottom of the society are largely the society are equally suffering.
suffering.
507 How is democracy considered best to accommodate social diversity?

( a) We learn to respect the social differences and ( b) We learn to discriminate people on the basis of
can easily negotiate the differences. their gender.
( c) We learn to discriminate people on the basis of ( d) We learn to discriminate people on the basis of
their social status. their religion.
508 Do you agree that democracy promotes dignity of the citizen?

( a) This is a false statement. ( b) No, I don't agree.
( c) Yes, I agree. ( d) I'm not sure.
509 Which aspect of dictatorship is better than democracy?

( a) They have a slightly better economic growth ( b) They do not provide everyone the equal
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and they are slightly more efficient. opportunities to contest elections and cast
votes.
( c) They are easily able to control the population of ( d) They can easily discriminate anymore regards
their country. to their social status.
510 Which provision of the Indian Constitution grants equal status to all citizens?
( a) Inequality before the law. ( b) Equality before the law.
( c) Equality due to social status. ( d) Equality due to majority religion.
511 In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct- democracies have successfully
eliminated :
( a) Conflicts among people ( b) Economic inequalities among the people.
( c) Differences of opinion about how marginalised ( d) The idea of political inequality.
sections are to be treated.
512 In the context of assessing democracy, which among the following is odd one out. Democracies need to
ensure :
( a) Free and fair election ( b) Dignity of the Individual
( c) Majority rule ( d) Equal enforcement of Law
513 Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that :

( a) Democracy and development go together. ( b) Inequalities exist in democracies.
( c) inequalities does not exist in dictatorship. ( d) Dictatorship is better than democracy.

Which of the following countries has the most stable democracy?
( a) Pakistan ( b) USA
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( c) Nepal ( d) Sri Lanka

Which of the following is not the feature of Democracy?
( a) Election ( b) Rule of Law
( c) Independent Judiciary ( d) Preference to a particular religion.

Democracy is mainly :
( a) Free and Fair elections ( b) Dignity of Individual
( c) Majority rule ( d) Equal treatment before law.

What is regarded as a "definite plus point" of democratic regimes?
( a) Equal treatment before law. ( b) Dictatorship
( c) Ability to handle Social differences, divisions, ( d) None of these
and conflicts.

Democracy stands much superior to other forms of ...........
( a) Government ( b) Ruler
( c) Political Party ( d) Dictatorship

The fact that people complain and expect more from democracy is itself a ............ to the success of
democracy.
( a) Failure ( b) Testimony
( c) unhappiness ( d) degradation

No society can fully and permanently resolve conflicts among ...............
( a) Each other ( b) Same Groups
( c) Different Groups ( d) Countries.

......... regimes suppress internal social differences.
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( a) International ( b) Monarchy
( c) Democratic ( d) Non Democratic
522 State True or False.

Democracy word is formed by Demos and Kratia.

Democracy enhances dignity of an Individual.

Monopoly over power is dictatorship.

Monarchic government is fair and free in elections.

Democracy does not accomodate diversity.

Media is controlled by the government in the dictatorship form of government.
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( a) Monarchy is a form of government which take ( b) Democracy is a form of government which take
time in decision making. time in decision making.
( c) Dictatorship is a form of government which take ( d) Democracy is a form of government which does
time in decision making. not make any decisions.

( a) Any religion or race should not dominate over ( b) Any religion or race should dominate over the
the political system economic system
( c) Any religion or race should dominate over the ( d) Any religion or race should dominate over the
racial system ecosystem.
530 Assertion (A): Development and democracy are however, compatible.

Reason(R) : They are complementary to each other.
( a) Both A and R are True and R is the correct ( b) Both A and R are True but R is not the correct

Democracy promotes which of the following ideals among the citizens?
( a) Integrity ( b) Equality
( c) Pride ( d) Enmity.

Which of the following regimes are known to suppress internal social differences?
( a) Non - democratic regimes ( b) Democratic regimes
( c) Republican regimes ( d) Secular regimes.

Which of the following regimes are found to have higher rate of economic growth?
( a) Republic ( b) Democracy
( c) Dictatorship ( d) Anarchy

Which one of the following is considered as a feature of democratic regimes?
( a) Suppressing internal and social differences. ( b) Promoting inequality among citizens.
( c) Have the highest rate of economic growth. ( d) Ability to handle social divisions and conflicts.
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Which of the following is considered as a political outcome of democracy?
( a) Transparency and decision-making ( b) Economic growth
( c) Freedom of women ( d) Development

Dignity and freedom of women stands as an example for?
( a) Economic outcome of democracy ( b) Political outcome of democracy
( c) Social outcome of democracy ( d) Legal outcome of democracy

Economic growth and development are considered to be?
( a) Political outcomes of democracy ( b) Economic outcomes of democracy
( c) Sustainable outcomes of democracy ( d) Social outcomes of democracy

Which of the following is an example of Political outcome of democracy?
( a) Accountable and responsive government ( b) Economic growth and development
( c) Dignity and freedom of women ( d) Dignity and freedom of children

Why is democratic government better than other alternatives?
( a) It promotes equality among political parties ( b) It helps in economic growth
( c) It helps in creating a pollution-free environment ( d) It promotes equality among citizens

Which form of government is considered best?
( a) Monarchy ( b) Democracy
( c) Communist ( d) Anarchy

What is meant by accountable government?
( a) People have the right to elect the leaders to ( b) People cannot elect their leaders.
form government and if possible they
participate in decision-making process.
( c) People are not a part of the decision-making ( d) Only privileged section of the society is allowed
process. to vote.
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What is meant by economic inequality?
( a) Equal distribution of wealth. ( b) Unequal distribution of income and opportunity
between different groups in society.
( c) Distribution of wealth on the basis of gender. ( d) Distribution of wealth on the basis of
education.

In which area does democracy fail to achieve the same results as in dictatorship?
( a) Social development ( b) Economic development
( c) Political Development ( d) Development on the basis of religion

Which system can reduce the possibility of tension and conflict among different groups of society?
( a) Monarchy ( b) Anarchy
( c) Communism ( d) Democracy

Many democracies of the world are unable to bring economic growth and development.

Democracies have not been able to reduce inequality and poverty.

Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of the individual better than any other form of government.

Accommodation of social diversity is not possible in a democracy.

Non-democratic form of government is better than democratic form of government.
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A democratic government provides ________ for arriving at a decision.
( a) security ( b) rules and procedures
( c) time ( d) elections

In Bangladesh, more than half of its population lives in ________ .
( a) coastal areas ( b) river beds
( c) luxury ( d) poverty

Democracy provides a suitable mechanism for conflicts in a ________ manner.
( a) timely ( b) instant
( c) peaceful ( d) aggressive

In fact, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing ________ .
( a) economic inequalities ( b) the power of the king
( c) the freedom of the press ( d) the impact of climate change
554 Complete the sentence: __________ governments often turn a blind eye to or suppress
internal social differences.
( a) Democratic ( b) Non - democratic
( c) Citizen - centric ( d) Policy oriented

( a) The most basic outcome of democracy is to ( b) The most basic outcome of democracy is to
provide political and social equality to the provide political and social equality to the
leaders. citizens.
( c) The most basic outcome of democracy is to ( d) The most basic outcome of democracy is to
provide political and social inequality to the provide political and social inequality to the
leaders. people.

( a) Democracy is an unaccountable and ( b) Democracy is an accountable but irresponsible
irresponsible type of government. type of government.
( c) Democracy is an accountable and responsive ( d) Democracy is an unaccountable but
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type of government. responsible type of government.

( a) Economic growth, development, reduction of ( b) Economic growth, development, reduction of
poverty and inequality are the prominent social poverty and inequality are the prominent
outcomes of democracy. economic outcomes of democracy.
( c) Economic growth, development, reduction of ( d) Economic growth, development, reduction of
poverty and inequality are the prominent poverty and inequality are the prominent
sustainable outcomes of democracy. political outcomes of democracy.

( a) Monarchy stands much superior to any other ( b) Democracy stands much superior to any other
form of government for promoting dignity and form of government for promoting dignity and
freedom of the individual. freedom of the leaders.
( c) Dictatorship stands much superior to any other ( d) Democracy stands much superior to any other
form of government for promoting dignity and form of government for promoting dignity and
freedom of the individual. freedom of the individual.

( a) Democracy enhances the dignity of the ( b) Democracy provides a method to create
individual. conflicts.
( c) Democracy reduces the quality of decision ( d) Democracy allows room to make more mistakes.
making.

( a) Most societies across the world were ( b) Most societies across the world were
historically dictator dominated societies. historically male dominated societies.
( c) Most societies across the world were ( d) Most societies across the world were
historically female dominated societies. historically policy dominated societies.
561 Assertion (A) : Transparency means openness, communication and accountability of the government.
Reason (R) :Transparency is considered missing in a democratic government.
( a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct ( b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the
explanation of (A). correct explanation of (A).
562 Assertion (A) : Bangladesh is a country where more than half of its population lives in luxury.
Reason (R) :Sometimes the poor find it difficult to meet their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing,
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house, education and health.

( a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct ( b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the
explanation of (A). correct explanation of (A).
563 How can democratic reforms be carried out by politically conscious citizens?
( a) By starting an NGO. ( b) By joining a political party.
( c) By refusing to vote if uninterested in politics. ( d) By increasing and improving the quality of
political participation and actively participating
in the functioning of the government.
564 What happens when democratic reforms are carried out by movements?
( a) Democratic reforms carried out by movements ( b) Democratic reforms can be carried out by
decrease and dilute the quality of political holding hartals and strikes.
participation.
( c) Democratic reforms carried out by movements ( d) Democratic reforms can be carried out by
increase and improve the quality of political staying away from voting.
participation.
565 Which form of government is better, democratic, non-democratic, dictatorship or monarchy?

( a) Non-democratic government. ( b) Democratic government.
( c) Dictatorship. ( d) Monarchy.
566 What is meant by transparency?

( a) To examine the process of decision-making in a ( b) To remain uninformed about the decision-
democracy is known as transparency. making process in a democracy is known as
transparency.
( c) To have an army lined up at the borders and ( d) To provide reservations to the socially
important public places is known as backward communities is known as
transparency. transparency.
567 How can you say that democracies are based on political equality?
( a) Democracy gives political equality by granting ( b) Democracy gives political equality by granting
every individual the right to strike. every individual the right to vote.
( c) Democracy gives political equality by granting ( d) Democracy gives political equality by granting
every individual the right to speak. every individual the right to freedom.
568 What do you understand by economic growth?
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( a) Decrease in domestic production and services ( b) Failure in domestic production and services
leading to all round growth in people's standard leading to all round growth in people's salary is
of living is known as economic growth. known as economic growth.
( c) Increase in domestic production and services ( d) Increase in domestic production and services
leading to all round growth in people's standard leading to fall in people's standard of living is
of living is known as economic growth. known as economic growth.
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10th - Social Studies

3 Choose the correct option: Power shared by different social groups-

8 Power sharing is good for democracy.

11 In Belgium, the percentage of French community is:

12 Power struggle demanding separate Eelam was launched by the:

13 Belgium shares its border with:

14 An act of recognising Sinhala as the official language was passed in:

15 Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of:

16 Power shared among governments at different level is also called:

17 Belgium has worked on the principles of:

18 Majoritarianism constitution was adopted by:

19 The capital city of Belgium is:

28 The feeling of accommodation has led to the problem in Sri Lanka.

30 Power sharing increases the possibility of conflict between social groups.

31 Choose the correct statement.

32 Choose the correct statement.

33 Choose the correct statement.

34 Choose the correct statement.

37 Assertion (A) : Sri Lanka has a diverse population.

( c) A is true but R is false. ( d) A is false but R is true.

40 With which countries does Belgium shares borders?

41 What is the ethnic composition of Belgium?

42 What is the ethnic composition of the capital city of Brussels?

43 What is the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka?

45 Which religions are followed by Sri Lankans?

46 How did Sinhalese became the official language of Sri Lanka?

47 Which religion is adopted as the state religion of Sri Lanka?

49 What were the demands of political organisation of Tamils in Sri Lanka?

51 What is the similarity between Belgium and Sri Lanka?

53 What is the basic principle of democracy?

54 What is the horizontal distribution of power?

57 Read the following statements and whether true or false.

63 True or False: Power sharing accommodates diversities.

64 True or False : Community government is a good example of power sharing.

65 True or False : LTTE was formed by Sinhalese in Sri Lanka.

66 Pick the correct option : 3rd tier of the Indian Government.

69 Pick the correct option : Legal authority over an area.

70 Pick the correct option :1% of Belgium Speak this Language.

71 Pick the correct option : Subjects like foreign affairs.

72 Choose the correct statement in reference to Belgium.'s Constitution:

73 Choose the correct statement.

74 Read the statement and choose the correct option :

75 Choose the correct option:

76 Choose the correct option:

77 Choose the correct option:

78 Choose the correct option:

79 Choose the correct option:

80 Choose the correct option:

81 Choose the correct option:

( c) It reduces the possibility of conflict between ( d) It ensures foreign investments.

82 Choose the correct option:

85 Choose the correct option:

86 Choose the correct option:

87 Choose the correct option:

88 Choose the incorrect option from the following statements.

89 Choose the incorrect option in reference to seperation of powers:

90 Complete the sentence:

91 Complete the sentence:

92 Complete the sentence: