Question 1 :
A government in which different social groups are given the power to handle the affairs related to their communities is called  ________________.

Question 4 :
Different arguments are usually put forth in favour of and against power sharing. Identify those which are in favour of power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below. Power sharing:<br/>I. reduces conflict among different communities.<br/>II. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness.<br/>III. delays decision-making process.<br/>IV. accommodates diversities.<br/>V. increases instability and divisiveness.<br/>VI. promotes people's participation in government.<br/>VII. undermines the unity of a country.

Question 5 :
How many people speak French and Dutch in the capital city of Brussels?

Question 6 :
Social division takes place when some social differences_________ with other differences.

Question 8 :
Which one of the following is a moral reason behind power-sharing?

Question 9 :
Funds belonging to the Government of India are kept in ______________.

Question 10 :
Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union?

Question 11 :
India is a federal state because its Constitution provides for ___________________.

Question 13 :
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the ________________.

Question 14 :
Which one of the following subjects is included in the state list?

Question 16 :
Identify the personality who said, "it is the formation of linguistic states that has allowed India to escape what might have been a worse fate still".

Question 17 :
Which of the following is the demerit of a federation ?

Question 18 :
Which of the following country is an example for 'coming together' federation?

Question 20 :
If it is desired in India to switch over to unitary system of government from the present federal structure such a change can be brought about by ______________________________.

Question 21 :
Organisations that mobilise people with a view to win political power are called _________.

Question 24 :
_______________ seeks to attain political power within the government&#160;by contesting the elections.

Question 26 :
Who, according to the Anti-Defection Act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification due to defection?

Question 27 :
The following political party acted as the leader&#160;of the National Democratic Alliance __________________.

Question 29 :
One of the positive reforms required for the political parties is _____________.

Question 30 :
Which of the following laws says if any MLA or MP changes the party, he or she will lose the seat in the legislature?

Question 31 :
BSP stands for the cause of securing the interests and welfare of ____________.

Question 32 :
Political parties play the most significant role in the following form of government ______________.

Question 33 :
Bhartiya Janata Party ( BJP ) has its roots in the ________________.

Question 35 :
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