Weekly Test 27/04/2027

Dr..Santosh Anand Mishra(Educator, Author,Historian, Blogger)) April 27, 2026

Power Sharing

Max Marks: 20

Time: 35 Minutes

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark each) — (1 x 5 = 5 Marks)

Which ethnic group constitutes the majority in Sri Lanka? (a) Tamils (b) Sinhalas (c) Christians (d) Muslims
In the capital city of Belgium, Brussels, 80% of the people speak: (a) Dutch (b) German (c) French (d) English
Horizontal distribution of power is also known as a system of: (a) Federalism (b) Checks and Balances (c) Majoritarianism (d) Community Government
An Act was passed in Sri Lanka to recognize Sinhala as the only official language in: (a) 1948 (b) 1956 (c) 1960 (d) 1972
The "Community Government" in Belgium is elected by people belonging to: (a) Only the Dutch-speaking community (b) Only the French-speaking community (c) One language community (Dutch, French, or German) (d) All citizens of the country regardless of language
Which ethnic group constitutes the minority in Sri Lanka? (a) Tamils (b) Christians (c) Muslims (d) All the these

Section B: Short Answer Type Questions (3 Marks each) — (3 x 3 = 9 Marks

7.Describe the composition of Belgiam.

8.Describe any three measures taken by the Belgian government to accommodate regional differences and cultural diversities.

9.What is Majoritarianism? How did it lead to a Civil War in Sri Lanka?

Section C: Long Answer Type Question (5 Marks each) — (5 x 1 = 5 Marks

10.Explain the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies with suitable examples.

Posted by Dr..Santosh Anand Mishra(Educator, Author,Historian, Blogger))

Dr. Santosh Anand Mishra is a distinguished writer, historian, and academician with deep expertise in Indian literature and history. He hails from Mishrauli village in the Darbhanga district of Bihar, where his parents, Sri Chandra Narayan Mishra and Srimati Ramkali Devi, played an instrumental role in fostering his academic journey. Dr. Mishra holds an impressive array of academic credentials, including: • Ph.D. in History • Master's degrees in History, Hindi Literature, and Library Science • LL.B. (Bachelor of Law) • B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) His scholarly work spans Indian cultural heritage, the freedom movement, Bihar’s historical legacy, and socio-political discourse. Among his acclaimed publications are: • Rastriya Andolan ke Vaicharik Aayam • Virasat-e-Bihar Currently serving as a History educator at D.A.V. Public School, Manpur, Gaya (Bihar), Dr. Mishra continues to contribute actively to the academic community. He is affiliated with several prominent organizations, including: • Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana • Indian History Congress • South Indian History Congress • Bihar Itihas Parishad