Polity Practice Quiz 12

Q1.According to the Belgian model of power-sharing, what is the prescribed number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers in the central government?

A. The number of Dutch-speaking ministers must be higher. B. The number of French-speaking ministers must be higher. C. The number of ministers from both linguistic groups shall be equal. D. The number of ministers is decided by the majority community.

Q2.In the Belgian model, what is required for some special laws to be passed, ensuring no single community makes unilateral decisions?

A. Support from the President only. B. Support of a majority of members from each linguistic group. C. Approval from the international community. D. A simple majority in the central government.

Q3.How is the relationship between the Central Government and State Governments characterized in the Belgian model?

A. State Governments are subordinate to the Central Government. B. Many powers of the Central Government have been given to State Governments, and they are not subordinate. C. State Governments have no significant powers. D. Central Government can unilaterally dismiss State Governments.

Q4.What is the nature of representation in the separate government of Brussels, as per the Belgian model?

A. Only Dutch-speaking people have representation. B. Only French-speaking people have representation. C. Both communities have equal representation. D. Representation is based on population proportion.

Q5.Why did the French-speaking people accept equal representation in Brussels?

A. Because they were a minority in Brussels. B. Because the Dutch-speaking community accepted equal representation in the central government. C. Because the Dutch-speaking community has accepted equal representation in the Accommodation in Belgium. D. Because they were forced by international pressure.

Q6.Which of the following was NOT a demand of the Sri Lankan Tamils in their struggles?

A. Recognition of Tamil as an official language. B. Regional autonomy. C. Equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. D. Exclusive rule by the Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

Q7.By which decade were several political organisations formed in Sri Lanka demanding an independent Tamil Eelam (state) in northern and eastern parts of the country?

A. 1960s B. 1970s C. 1980s D. 1990s

Q8.What was the key realization among leaders in Belgium regarding the unity of the country?

A. Unity is possible only by establishing a strong central government. B. Unity is possible only by respecting the feelings and interests of different communities and regions. C. Unity is possible only by promoting the language of the majority community. D. Unity is possible only by adopting a unitary form of government.

Q9.What can be the consequence if a majority community forces its dominance and refuses to share power, as seen in Sri Lanka's example?

A. It can lead to stronger national integration. B. It can undermine the unity of the country. C. It can result in economic prosperity. D. It can establish a more efficient government.

Q10.How is the 'community government' in Belgium elected?

A. By people residing in a specific geographical region. B. By people belonging to one language community, irrespective of their residence. C. By all citizens of Belgium through direct elections. D. By representatives from the Central and State Governments.

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Polity Practice Quiz 12