Test Yourself – Class 10 Civics Chapter 1: Power Sharing | CBSE | GPN

📝 Test Yourself

Democratic Concepts Assessment: Evaluate your understanding of power-sharing mechanisms, case studies, and democratic principles. This test covers theoretical frameworks and practical applications essential for political science comprehension.

📋 Evaluation Protocol

Complete under simulated exam conditions

Focus on conceptual clarity over rote memorization

Analyze error patterns for targeted improvement

Compare answers only after full completion

Benchmark score: 42+ indicates solid conceptual grasp

Conceptual Understanding Test (1 Mark Each)

Question Types: 1-15: Definition & concept identification | 16-30: Case study applications | 31-40: Institutional mechanisms | 41-50: Comparative analysis & evaluation

1. Power-sharing is desirable because it helps reduce the possibility of __________.
2. In democracy, political power should be distributed among as many citizens as possible, which is called __________.
3. The __________ model of democracy emphasizes competition among different groups.
4. __________ refers to social differences based on culture, ethnicity, race, or religion.
5. When power is shared among different organs of government, it is called __________ distribution.
6. When power is shared among governments at different levels, it is called __________ distribution.
7. The system of __________ ensures that different social groups get representation.
8. __________ democracy means that the majority community should rule the country.
9. In Belgium, the __________ government has equal representation of Dutch and French-speaking ministers.
10. The __________ Accord was signed in 1993 to resolve ethnic conflict in Belgium.
11. In Sri Lanka, the __________ community formed the majority.
12. Which community was relatively rich and powerful in Belgium? (a) German-speaking, (b) French-speaking, (c) Dutch-speaking, (d) English-speaking
13. In Brussels, the majority population speaks: (a) Dutch, (b) French, (c) German, (d) English
14. Which community formed the majority in Sri Lanka? (a) Tamils, (b) Muslims, (c) Sinhalese, (d) Burghers
15. The Sri Lankan Tamils are concentrated in: (a) North and East, (b) South and West, (c) Central, (d) All regions
16. Which act recognized Sinhala as the only official language? (a) 1948 Act, (b) 1956 Act, (c) 1972 Act, (d) 1987 Act
17. The Indian Tamils in Sri Lanka are descendants of: (a) Traders, (b) Plantation workers, (c) Refugees, (d) Soldiers
18. Which city is the capital of Belgium? (a) Antwerp, (b) Brussels, (c) Ghent, (d) Liège
19. The community mobilization in Sri Lanka was based on: (a) Religion, (b) Language, (c) Region, (d) All of these
20. The Belgian model of power-sharing includes: (a) Equal representation, (b) Community government, (c) Both, (d) Neither
21. The war in Sri Lanka caused loss of: (a) Lives, (b) Property, (c) Both, (d) Neither
22. Which is NOT a form of power-sharing? (a) Horizontal, (b) Vertical, (c) Diagonal, (d) Among social groups
23. The system of checks and balances is associated with: (a) Horizontal power-sharing, (b) Vertical power-sharing, (c) Community government, (d) Coalition government
24. Reserved constituencies in India are an example of power-sharing: (a) Among political parties, (b) Among social groups, (c) Among governments, (d) Among organs
25. Which country has a community government? (a) India, (b) Sri Lanka, (c) Belgium, (d) USA
26. The idea of power-sharing emerged in opposition to: (a) Democracy, (b) Monarchy, (c) Undivided political power, (d) Federalism
27. The executive, legislature, and judiciary are examples of __________ power-sharing.
28. In India, power is shared between Central government and __________ governments.
29. Power-sharing is good for democracy because it helps to reduce conflicts. (True/False)
30. Majoritarianism means rule by the majority community with disregard for minorities. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Conceptual Analysis

SECTION 1: Concepts (1-15)

1. conflict
2. shared power
3. consociational
4. Ethnicity
5. horizontal
6. vertical
7. reservation
8. Majoritarian
9. central
10. Belgian
11. Sinhala
12. Sinhala Only
13. 2009
14. Belgium
15. consociational democracy

SECTION 2: Case Studies (16-30)

16. (b) French-speaking
17. (b) French
18. (c) Sinhalese
19. (a) North and East
20. (b) 1956 Act
21. (b) Plantation workers
22. (b) Brussels
23. (d) All of these
24. (c) Both
25. (c) Both
26. (c) Diagonal
27. (a) Horizontal power-sharing
28. (b) Among social groups
29. (c) Belgium
30. (c) Undivided political power

SECTION 3: Institutions (31-40)

31. horizontal
32. State
33. political parties
34. checks and balances
35. Reserved
36. community
37. federal
38. decision-making
39. coalition
40. 73rd

SECTION 4: Evaluation (41-50)

41. True
42. True
43. False
44. True
45. False
46. False
47. False
48. False
49. True
50. False

Score Band	Conceptual Understanding	Improvement Focus
45-50	Excellent	Advanced comparative analysis
40-44	Very Good	Case study applications
34-39	Good	Institutional mechanisms
28-33	Satisfactory	Basic definitions and concepts
Below 28	Needs Revision	Fundamental case studies (Belgium & Sri Lanka)

🏛️ Chapter Preparation Strategy

Comparative Table: Create side-by-side comparison of Belgium and Sri Lanka approaches

Flowcharts: Draw diagrams showing different forms of power-sharing with examples

Case Study Notes: Summarize key events, dates, and policies for both case studies

Real-world Links: Connect concepts to current coalition governments and reservation policies

Value-based Questions: Prepare answers on why power-sharing is desirable in democracy

Exam Pattern Note: This chapter typically carries 4-6 marks. Expect case study-based questions comparing Belgium and Sri Lanka, diagram-based questions on power-sharing forms, and value-based questions on benefits of power-sharing.