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CBSE Class 10 Social - Democratic Polities

CBSE Class 10 Social - Democratic Polities

Complete mock test covering Challenges to Democracy, Outcomes of Democracy, and Political Parties. Features democratic concepts, comparative analysis, and current affairs.

2025-07-16
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 10 Grade 10

Duration

30 min

Questions

20

Marking

Negative

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What is the primary reason for power-sharing in modern democracies?

A
To reduce conflicts and ensure stability
B
To increase centralization of power
C
To make decisions more quickly
D
To concentrate power in the hands of a few

Which country’s model of power-sharing helped avoid civil conflict between linguistic communities?

A
Sri Lanka
B
Belgium
C
Lebanon
D
India

Which community in Sri Lanka felt alienated due to government policies?

A
Sinhalese
B
Sri Lankan Tamils
C
Indian Tamils
D
Muslims

What was the main result of the power-sharing agreement in Belgium?

A
The country was divided into two parts.
B
The French-speaking community gained dominance.
C
It allowed both communities to live together peacefully.
D
The Dutch-speaking community became the majority.

What is the impact of majority rule in Sri Lanka, as mentioned in the chapter?

A
It has helped to establish peace.
B
It has led to ethnic conflict and civil war.
C
It has balanced the power between different groups.
D
It has led to a united country.

What is the significance of the community government in Belgium?

A
It represents all the communities in the country equally.
B
It ensures that the majority group dominates the political scene.
C
It manages issues related to cultural, educational, and language affairs.
D
It eliminates the need for regional governments.

Which of the following was a major issue in Sri Lanka, leading to ethnic conflict?

A
The Sinhala language being declared the only official language.
B
The imposition of a single religion for the entire population.
C
The denial of employment opportunities to the Tamil community.
D
The equal distribution of power between ethnic groups.

Which of the following is a key reason for power-sharing in democracies, as discussed in the chapter?

A
It increases the power of the central government.
B
It helps prevent the domination of any one group.
C
It makes decision-making faster.
D
It allows for the concentration of power.

What is a major outcome of not sharing power in a democracy?

A
Increased peace and stability.
B
Tyranny of the majority, leading to conflict.
C
Efficient governance.
D
Economic growth and development.

Which model of power-sharing is considered innovative and helped Belgium avoid division?

A
The unitary model.
B
The federal model.
C
The community government model.
D
The centralization model.

In which country did the Tamil community demand regional autonomy to protect their culture?

A
Sri Lanka
B
Belgium
C
India
D
Lebanon

What is the main difference between prudential and moral reasons for power-sharing?

A
Prudential reasons emphasize better outcomes, while moral reasons stress the value of the act itself.
B
Prudential reasons are based on morality, while moral reasons are based on practical outcomes.
C
Prudential reasons focus on political power, while moral reasons focus on economic outcomes.
D
Prudential reasons argue for power concentration, while moral reasons support decentralization.

What is a key characteristic of majoritarianism as discussed in the chapter?

A
It seeks to ensure equal power-sharing among all groups.
B
It allows the majority to dominate all aspects of governance.
C
It promotes peaceful coexistence among diverse groups.
D
It ensures the protection of minority rights.

What was the result of power-sharing in Lebanon after the civil war?

A
The country was divided along religious lines.
B
Different religious groups agreed on fixed political roles.
C
All communities were equally represented in all political positions.
D
Power was concentrated in one religious group.

Which arrangement helps avoid a violent partition of a country based on linguistic lines?

A
Power-sharing based on linguistic groups.
B
Centralization of power in the capital.
C
Electoral systems based on majority votes.
D
Religious homogeneity in the government.

Which of these is an example of vertical power-sharing?

A
Power shared among different organs of government.
B
Power shared between central and state governments.
C
Power shared among different communities.
D
Power shared among political parties.

What is the main advantage of sharing power among different political parties?

A
It ensures no single party dominates the government.
B
It leads to more efficient decision-making.
C
It creates a stable, one-party government.
D
It reduces the number of political parties.

In which system do citizens elect leaders from various communities to represent them?

A
Proportional representation.
B
Majority voting.
C
Reserved constituencies.
D
Direct democracy.

What is the significance of the federal system in Belgium?

A
It allows the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities to have equal political representation.
B
It gives complete autonomy to each language group.
C
It creates a central, unified government.
D
It eliminates regional and linguistic conflicts.

What is a consequence of not respecting the feelings of diverse communities, as shown in the examples from Sri Lanka and Belgium?

A
Increased social unity.
B
Political stability.
C
Civil conflict and war.
D
Economic prosperity.