Polity Practice Quiz 18

Q1.The Mayor of Merchtem, a town near Brussels in Belgium, defended a ban on speaking French in town schools with the aim of helping non-Dutch speakers integrate into which specific linguistic community of the town?

A. Walloon B. German C. Flemish D. French-speaking

Q2.According to the provided text, which of the following statements regarding power-sharing arrangements in Belgium is NOT correct?

A. The Dutch-speaking majority people tried to impose their domination on the minority French-speaking community. B. The country transformed from a unitary government to a federal one. C. The transformation prevented a possible division of the country on linguistic lines. D. Power-sharing arrangements were implemented to avoid conflict.

Q3.What was the primary objective of the government policies in Sri Lanka concerning the Sinhala-speaking majority?

A. To ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking majority. B. To promote a federal arrangement of power sharing. C. To protect the culture and language of the Tamil community. D. To provide equality of opportunity in education and jobs for all.

Q4.What specific arrangement did the Tamils in Sri Lanka demand to protect their culture, language, and ensure equality of opportunity in education and jobs?

A. A unitary government structure. B. Dominance of the Tamil-speaking minority. C. A federal arrangement of power sharing. D. Complete separation from the Sinhala-speaking majority.

Q5.What was the significant outcome of Belgium's transformation from a unitary government to a federal one?

A. It led to the dominance of the Dutch-speaking majority. B. It resulted in a division of the country on linguistic lines. C. It prevented a possible division of the country on linguistic lines. D. It imposed the will of the French-speaking minority.

Q6.According to the provided passage, what is a fundamental aspect that Panchayati Raj establishes in a democracy?

A. A unitary government structure. B. True democracy. C. Increased corruption. D. Reduced administrative efficiency.

Q7.Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as a prudential reason for giving more power to the Panchayats in the provided passage?

A. To realize the dream of Mahatma Gandhi. B. To restore power to the hands of the people. C. To reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency. D. To strengthen the foundations of our democracy.

Q8.What is a direct consequence when people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes?

A. It increases the role of corrupt middlemen. B. They naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. C. It delays the decision-making process. D. It leads to increased instability and divisiveness.

Q9.Which of the following is identified as an argument in favour of power sharing in the provided text?

A. It delays the decision-making process. B. It increases instability and divisiveness. C. It reduces conflict among different communities. D. It undermines the unity of a country.

Q10.Which of these is a reason usually put forth in favour of power sharing?

A. It decreases the possibility of arbitrariness. B. It increases instability and divisiveness. C. It undermines the unity of a country. D. It delays decision making process.

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Polity Practice Quiz 18