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Andhra Pradesh SSC (Class 10) Power Sharing and Federalism — practice questions — page 3

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Which language was declared the only official language of Sri Lanka in 1956?Read the answer and worked solution →Which of the following is a horizontal form of power sharing?Read the answer and worked solution →Power sharing between central and state governments is an example of:Read the answer and worked solution →Belgium has how many official languages?Read the answer and worked solution →Which is NOT a reason why power sharing is desirable in a democracy?Read the answer and worked solution →Belgium's leaders chose accommodation over majoritarianism because:Read the answer and worked solution →Which of these is a prudential reason for power sharing?Read the answer and worked solution →Power sharing among political parties is best illustrated by:Read the answer and worked solution →What was the result of Sri Lanka's majoritarian policies on its national unity?Read the answer and worked solution →Belgium's central government has equal representation from:Read the answer and worked solution →Which of the following statements about power sharing is FALSE?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Which language was declared the only official language of Sri Lanka in 1956?

  1. Both Sinhala and Tamil
  2. Tamil
  3. English
  4. Sinhala
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Correct answer: D. Sinhala

1. The Act of 1956 recognised Sinhala as the sole official language. 2. It also favoured Sinhala applicants for jobs and university admission. 3. Tamil-speaking citizens felt excluded. 4. So the official language declared was Sinhala. _Source: syllabus Democratic Politics II Ch 1 'Power Sharing'_

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Which of the following is a horizontal form of power sharing?

  1. Between legislature, executive and judiciary
  2. Between central and state governments
  3. Between religious communities
  4. Between political parties
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Correct answer: A. Between legislature, executive and judiciary

1. Horizontal power sharing distributes power among organs at the same level. 2. The legislature, executive and judiciary act as checks on one another. 3. No organ has unlimited power. 4. So horizontal sharing is between the three organs of government. _Source: syllabus Democratic Politics II Ch 1 'Power Sharing'_

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Power sharing between central and state governments is an example of:

  1. Horizontal sharing
  2. Vertical (federal) sharing
  3. Community sharing by common convention
  4. Political sharing
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Correct answer: B. Vertical (federal) sharing

1. Vertical sharing distributes power among governments at different levels. 2. The Union/central government deals with national matters. 3. State governments deal with state matters. 4. Local bodies are still another level below the state. 5. So central-state distribution is vertical (federal) power sharing. _Source: syllabus Democratic Politics II Ch 1 'Power Sharing'_

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