Polity Practice Quiz 11

Q1.According to the overview of the power-sharing chapter, which of the following is a fundamental principle regarding power distribution in a democracy?

A. All power rests with a single, supreme organ of the government. B. Power is exclusively held by the judiciary to ensure justice. C. All power does not rest with any one organ of the government. D. Power is concentrated in the hands of the executive branch.

Q2.An intelligent sharing of power in a democracy is considered very important among which three organs of the government, as per the provided text?

A. President, Prime Minister, and Parliament B. Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary C. Central, State, and Local Governments D. Military, Police, and Civil Services

Q3.The chapter on power-sharing begins with stories from which two countries to illustrate how democracies handle demands for power-sharing?

A. India and Pakistan B. Germany and France C. Belgium and Sri Lanka D. United States and Canada

Q4.As per the document details provided in the source text, what is the reprint year for Chapter 1 on Power-sharing?

A. 2022-23 B. 2024-25 C. 2026-27 D. 2020-21

Q5.What percentage of Belgium's total population lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch language?

A. 40 per cent B. 59 per cent C. 80 per cent D. 1 per cent

Q6.When did Sri Lanka emerge as an independent country?

A. 1947 B. 1948 C. 1949 D. 1950

Q7.In which year was an Act passed in Sri Lanka to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil?

A. 1948 B. 1952 C. 1956 D. 1960

Q8.What is the core belief associated with 'Majoritarianism' as described in the context of Sri Lanka?

A. The belief that all communities should share power equally. B. The belief that the majority community should rule by disregarding minority wishes. C. The belief that minority communities should have preferential treatment. D. The belief that a country should be governed by a coalition of all ethnic groups.

Q9.Which religion was stipulated by a new constitution in Sri Lanka to be protected and fostered by the state?

A. Hinduism B. Islam C. Christianity D. Buddhism

Q10.Between which years did the Belgian leaders amend their constitution four times to accommodate regional differences and cultural diversities?

A. 1960 and 1983 B. 1970 and 1993 C. 1980 and 2003 D. 1950 and 1973

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Polity Practice Quiz 11