Everything Political by Devashish Saroha: 25 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for the topic Power Sharing from Grade 10 Political Science (NCERT):

1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

What is power sharing?
a) A system where power is concentrated in one person
b) Distribution of power among different levels of government
c) Power given only to the central government
d) A form of dictatorship
Which of the following is an example of power sharing?
a) Military rule
b) Decentralization of power
c) One-party rule
d) Absolute monarchy
Which country is known for its complex power-sharing model due to linguistic and ethnic diversity?
a) Belgium
b) China
c) Saudi Arabia
d) North Korea
In a federal system, power is shared between—
a) Central and state governments
b) One political party
c) Military and judiciary
d) None of the above
Which community in Belgium was in the majority?
a) Dutch-speaking community
b) French-speaking community
c) German-speaking community
d) English-speaking community

Why is power sharing necessary in a democracy?
a) To avoid conflicts and ensure political stability
b) To allow dictatorship
c) To concentrate power in one person
d) To promote inequality
What was the main reason for the tensions between the French-speaking and Dutch-speaking communities in Belgium?
a) Religious conflicts
b) Unequal economic and political power distribution
c) War with neighboring countries
d) Disagreements over foreign policy
Which of the following is a good example of horizontal power sharing?
a) Power shared among different organs of government
b) Power shared between different levels of government
c) Power shared between social groups
d) Power given only to the central authority
What type of power sharing exists in Sri Lanka?
a) Majoritarianism
b) Federalism
c) Decentralization
d) Horizontal power sharing
What is the key feature of vertical power sharing?
a) Power is shared among different levels of government
b) Power is divided among political parties
c) Power is given only to one group
d) Power remains with the military

If a country has multiple ethnic and linguistic groups, what kind of power-sharing model should it adopt?
a) Federalism or community-based power-sharing
b) Majoritarian rule
c) Absolute monarchy
d) Military rule
How does power sharing help in reducing conflicts?
a) By giving representation to different groups and avoiding discrimination
b) By restricting minority rights
c) By allowing dictatorship
d) By suppressing protests
Which of the following represents power sharing between different levels of government?
a) Federalism
b) Presidential system
c) Dictatorship
d) Oligarchy
What lesson can India learn from Sri Lanka’s power-sharing approach?
a) Avoid majoritarianism and ensure fair representation of all groups
b) Only support the majority community
c) Eliminate regional identities
d) Promote only one language
If a country's judiciary is independent of the legislature and executive, which power-sharing arrangement is this?
a) Horizontal power sharing
b) Vertical power sharing
c) Community-based power sharing
d) Majoritarian rule

What would happen if power was concentrated in only one authority?
a) It could lead to dictatorship and suppression of people’s rights
b) It would strengthen democracy
c) It would ensure equal representation
d) It would promote social justice
Why is horizontal power sharing considered essential in a democracy?
a) It prevents any single organ of government from becoming too powerful
b) It allows dictatorship
c) It reduces political participation
d) It eliminates the need for elections
What are the potential drawbacks of majoritarianism in a diverse country?
a) It may lead to social unrest and marginalization of minorities
b) It strengthens democracy
c) It ensures equal representation
d) It promotes economic growth
Why is federalism a successful form of power sharing in large countries?
a) It accommodates regional diversity and promotes local governance
b) It concentrates power in the central government
c) It eliminates the role of state governments
d) It suppresses minority communities
How does power sharing promote good governance?
a) By increasing transparency and accountability
b) By giving total power to one leader
c) By eliminating opposition parties
d) By controlling the media

Should all democratic countries adopt a power-sharing model similar to Belgium?
a) No, each country must create a system that suits its own social structure
b) Yes, Belgium’s model is the best for all countries
c) No, power should remain with the central government
d) Yes, but only for smaller nations
Is majoritarianism a good model for governance?
a) No, because it ignores the rights of minorities
b) Yes, because it ensures stability
c) No, because it promotes dictatorship
d) Yes, because it eliminates diversity
Would power-sharing work in a dictatorship?
a) No, because power is concentrated in a single leader
b) Yes, because dictators support democracy
c) No, because dictators believe in equality
d) Yes, because power-sharing is universal

If you were designing a power-sharing model for a new country, what key elements would you include?
a) Federalism, equal representation, and protection of minority rights
b) Concentration of power in the military
c) A single-party system with no opposition
d) Majoritarian rule without minority protection
How can power-sharing be improved in existing democracies?
a) By promoting inclusive policies and strengthening democratic institutions
b) By eliminating opposition parties
c) By restricting civil rights
d) By removing regional governments