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Q-1 Why is power sharing regarded as good? (1)

a) Reduces social conflicts b) Reduce poverty c) Maximizes wealth d) Provides employment

Q-2 Belgium share its borders with ? (1)

a) France b) Netherland c)Germany d) all the above

Q-3 Define Majoritarianism . (1)

Q-4 What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies? (4)

Q-5 State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example from Indian

context? (3)

Q-6 Why should power be shared? Give reasons? (3)

Q-7 State the measures taken by Sri Lanka according to an Act passed in 1956. (3)

Q-8 Give an account of ethnic composition of Sri Lanka? (3)

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Q 1) Answer - Option (a) is the answer – Power sharing is regarded good because it reduces social conflicts

Q 2) Answer – Option (d) is the answer – Belgium share its borders with France, Netherlands and Germany

Q 3) Answer – The system in which the majority community is allowed to rule a country according to its own ways thereby ignoring the wishes of minority groups is termed as majoritarianism

Q 4) a) In modern democracies, power is shared among different branches of government namely, legislature, executive and judiciary.

b) Power can be shared among governments like that in India – Central Government and State Government







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