Class 10 · Social Science · CBSE Board · 2024

Power Sharing — Class 10 Social Science PYQs

11 questions from this chapter, asked in 1 Class 10 exams between 2024 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

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1Class 10 exams

2024years covered

1 / 2mark values asked

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Practice questions first 10 of 11 — free

Q1MCQ20241 mark

Answer Logic

Read the following statements about power sharing arrangement in Belgium and choose the correct option.

I. Brussels has a separate govt. with equal representation.
II. Dutch & French speaking ministers are equal in Central Govt.
III. Community Govt. is elected by People belonging to one language.
IV. Series of majoritarian measures adopted in Belgium.

(A)I, II and IV

(B)I, III and IV

(C)II, III and IV

(D)I, II and III✓ Correct

Q2MCQ20241 mark

Answer Logic

What role do ‘checks and balances’ play in a democratic country ? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

(A)To establish a direct form of government without representatives.

(B)To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.✓ Correct

(C)To prevent any change to the Constitution.

(D)To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.

Q3MCQ20241 mark

Answer Logic

Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels ?

(A)Promoting cultural events.

(B)Managing international relations.

(C)Enforcing local laws.

(D)Ensuring linguistic accommodation.✓ Correct

Q4MCQ20241 mark

Answer Logic

Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels ?

(A)Promoting cultural events.

(B)Managing international relations.

(C)Enforcing local laws.

(D)Ensuring linguistic accommodation.✓ Correct

Q5MCQ20241 mark

Answer Logic

What role do 'checks and balances' play in a democratic country ? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

(A)To establish a direct form of government without representatives.

(B)To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.✓ Correct

(C)To prevent any change to the Constitution.

(D)To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.

Q6MCQ20241 mark

Answer Logic

What role do ‘checks and balances’ play in a democratic country ? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

(A)To establish a direct form of government without representatives.

(B)To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.✓ Correct

(C)To prevent any change to the Constitution.

(D)To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.

Q720242 marks

Answer Logic

How is horizontal power sharing different from vertical ? Explain.

Q820242 marks

Answer Logic

Why is horizontal distribution of power sharing important ? Explain

Q920242 marks

Answer Logic

How is horizontal power sharing different from vertical? Explain.

Q1020242 marks

Answer Logic

Why is power sharing desirable ? Explain.

Why practise Power Sharing PYQs?

Power Sharing has appeared in the 1 Class 10 Social Science exam we track between 2024, with questions worth 1, 2 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

Questions asked per year

Practice questions first 10 of 11 — free

Why practise Power Sharing PYQs?

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