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Question (11)

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A Brussels council has 24 seats divided equally between the two major linguistic communities. How many seats would each receive?

(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 12
(D) 16

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Equal division gives 24 ÷ 2 = 12 seats each.

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Question (12)

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Which area is mainly handled by Belgium's community governments?

(A) Defence and foreign affairs
(B) Cultural, educational and language-related matters
(C) Currency management
(D) Railway construction only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Community governments deal mainly with culture, education and language-related issues.

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Question (13)

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Belgium amended its Constitution how many times between 1970 and 1993 to develop its power-sharing arrangement?

(A) 2 times
(B) 3 times
(C) 4 times
(D) 6 times

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Constitution was amended four times between 1970 and 1993.

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Question (14)

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In a hypothetical country, 70% of citizens belong to one community and 30% to another. If the 70% community permanently controls all major decisions while ignoring the 30%, what principle is being violated?

(A) Majoritarianism
(B) Power-sharing
(C) Unilateral majority rule
(D) Separation of powers

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The situation violates the principle of power-sharing because the minority is excluded from decision-making.

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Question (15)

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Sri Lanka became an independent country in:

(A) 1947
(B) 1948
(C) 1956
(D) 1972

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Sri Lanka became independent in 1948.

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Question (16)

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If Sinhala speakers constitute 74% and Tamil speakers 18% of Sri Lanka's population, what percentage belongs to other groups?

(A) 6%
(B) 8%
(C) 10%
(D) 12%

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

100 - (74 + 18) = 8%.

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Question (17)

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If Sri Lanka's population is represented by 200 units and 74% are Sinhala speakers, how many units represent Sinhala speakers?

(A) 128
(B) 140
(C) 148
(D) 156

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

74% of 200 = 148.

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Question (18)

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Sri Lankan Tamils are mainly concentrated in which parts of the country?

(A) North and east
(B) South and west
(C) Central and south
(D) Only the capital

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Sri Lankan Tamils were concentrated mainly in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.

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Question (19)

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What was one important consequence of making Sinhala the only official language in Sri Lanka in 1956?

(A) Tamil became the only official language
(B) Tamil-speaking people felt excluded from equal opportunities
(C) All linguistic differences disappeared
(D) Regional governments became independent

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The policy disregarded Tamil and contributed to feelings of alienation among Tamils.

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Question (20)

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Preferential treatment for Sinhala applicants in university admissions and government jobs was an example of:

(A) Equal representation
(B) Majoritarian policy
(C) Community government
(D) Federal power-sharing

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Preferential treatment for Sinhala applicants disadvantaged the Tamil community.

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A Brussels council has 24 seats divided equally between the two major linguistic communities. How many seats would each receive?

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Question (12)

Which area is mainly handled by Belgium's community governments?

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Question (13)

Belgium amended its Constitution how many times between 1970 and 1993 to develop its power-sharing arrangement?

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Question (14)

In a hypothetical country, 70% of citizens belong to one community and 30% to another. If the 70% community permanently controls all major decisions while ignoring the 30%, what principle is being violated?

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Question (15)

Sri Lanka became an independent country in:

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Question (16)

If Sinhala speakers constitute 74% and Tamil speakers 18% of Sri Lanka's population, what percentage belongs to other groups?

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Question (17)

If Sri Lanka's population is represented by 200 units and 74% are Sinhala speakers, how many units represent Sinhala speakers?

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Question (18)

Sri Lankan Tamils are mainly concentrated in which parts of the country?

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Question (19)

What was one important consequence of making Sinhala the only official language in Sri Lanka in 1956?

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Question (20)

Preferential treatment for Sinhala applicants in university admissions and government jobs was an example of:

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