MCQ Questions for Class 10 Civics Chapter 1 Power Sharing with Answers

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Q1. A system of ‘checks and balances’ is another name for which one of the following power-sharing arrangements:

(a) Power sharing among different social groups.
(b) Vertical division of power or power shared among different levels of government.
(c) Horizontal division of power or power shared among different organs of the government.
(d) Power sharing in the form of political parties, pressure groups and governments.

(c) Horizontal division of power or power shared among different organs of the government.


Q2. In dealing with power sharing, which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy?

(a) People are the source of all political power. !
(b) In a democracy, people rule themselves j through institutions of self-governance.
(c) In a democracy, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society.
(d) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.

(d) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.


Q3. System of ‘checks and balances’ means:

(a) Horizontal distribution of powers.
(b) Separation of powers.
(c) Put a check on the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs of government by maintaining a balance of power among various institutions.
(d) Federal division of powers

(c) Put a check on the exercise of unlimited powers of the organs of government by maintaining a balance of power among various institutions.


Q4. Power sharing is:

(a) the very spirit of democracy
(b) separation of powers at different levels.
(c) system of checks and balances.
(d) a type of balancing powers.

(a) the very spirit of democracy


Q5. Who elects the community government in Belgium?

(a) People belonging to one language community only.
(b) By the leader of Belgium.
(c) The citizens of the whole country.
(d) The community leaders of Belgium.

(a) People belonging to one language community only.


Q6. In which year Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country?

(a) 1947
(b) 1948
(c) 1949
(d) 1950

(b) 1948


Q7. In a good democratic government:

(a) Due respect is not given to diverse groups
(b) Due respect is given to ministers only
(c) Due respect is given to diverse groups and views
(d) None of the above

(c) Due respect is given to diverse groups and views


Q8. In a democracy political power should be distributed among:

(a) As many ministers as possible
(b) As many citizens as possible
(c) As many women as possible
(d) None of the above

(b) As many citizens as possible


Q9. Judges can cheek the functioning of laws made by the:

(a) Judiciary
(b) Executive
(c) Legislature
(d) All the above

(c) Legislature


Q10. A general government for the entire country is called:

(a) General government
(b) Central government
(c) State.government
(d) Federal government

(d) Federal government


Q11. The governments at the provincial jor regional level, in India, are called:

(a) Zila parishad
(b) Gram parishad
(c) Central government
(d) State government

(d) State government


Q12. ‘Community government’ exists in:

(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Germany
(c) USA
(d) Belgium

(d) Belgium


Q13. In a democracy, the citizens must have freedom:

(a) To choose their rights
(b) To choose among various contenders for power
(c) Not to vote
(d) None of the above

(b) To choose among various contenders for power


Q14. Power is shared among different political parties that represent :

(a) Different candidates
(b) Same ideologies
(c) Different ideologies and social groups
(d) None of the above

(c) Different ideologies and social groups


Q15. The government of Ontario State in Canada has agreed to a land claim settlement with the:

(a) Buddhists
(b) Social groups
(c) Aboriginal community
(d) Minority community

(c) Aboriginal community


Q16. The Bombay high count ordered the Maharashtra state government to immediately take action and improve living conditions for the

(a) 3000-odd women at seven women’s homes in Mumbai
(b) 2000-odd children at six childen’s homes in Mumbai
(c) 2000-odd children at seven children’s homes in Mumbai
(d) None of the above

(c) 2000-odd children at seven children’s homes in Mumbai


Q17. Belgium has borders with:

(a) USA, Germany, Netherlands and France
(b) Russia, Germany, Netherlands and Luxembourg
(c) Canada, USA, Russia and Luxembourg
(d) France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg

(d) France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg


Q18. Which of the following features are common to Indian and Belgian form of power-sharing arrangements?
A. Power is shared among governments at different levels.
B. Power is shared among different organs of government.
C. Power is shared among different social groups.
D. Power is shared among different parties and takes the form of competition.

(a) A, B, C, D
(b) B, C and D
(c) A and C
(d) A, C and D

(b) B, C and D


Q19. In dealing with power sharing, which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy?

(a) People are the source of all political power. !
(b) In a democracy, people rule themselves j through institutions of self-governance.
(c) In a democracy, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society.
(d) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.

(d) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.


Q20. A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority is:

(a) Power Sharing
(b) Central Government
(c) Majoritarianism
(d) Community Governmen

(c) Majoritarianism


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