MCQs 1. What was the main cause of ethnic tensions in Belgium? a) Religious differences b) Economic disparity between linguistic communities c) Political rivalry between parties d) Influence of foreign countries 2. Which linguistic community in Belgium was in the majority? a) French-speaking b) German-speaking c) Dutch-speaking d) English-speaking 3. How did Belgium resolve its…

MCQs 1. What is the main feature of caste-based politics in India? a) Every caste votes as a single unit b) Candidates are selected based on caste composition of constituencies c) Caste has no influence on voting patterns d) Only upper castes participate in elections 2. Which term refers to caste-based discrimination in politics? a)…

MCQs 1. What is communalism? a) Equal treatment of all religions b) The belief that religion should be the primary basis of political identity c) The separation of religion from politics d) Government funding of all religious institutions 2. Which of the following is a constitutional provision ensuring India’s secularism? a) Article 370 b) Article…

MCQs 1. What is the percentage of women in the Lok Sabha as of 2019? a) 10.2% b) 14.36% c) 20.5% d) 25% 2. What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj institutions in India? a) 25% b) 33% c) 40% d) 50% 3. Which of the following is NOT a reason…

What is the primary reason for gender division in society? a) Biological differences b) Social expectations and stereotypes c) Legal restrictions d) Economic conditions 2. What is the term for a system where men hold dominant power over women? a) Communism b) Patriarchy c) Matriarchy d) Feminism 3. Which country has one of the highest…

Which of the following is NOT a basis for social division in India? a) Gender b) Religion c) Caste d) Economic status 2. Which term refers to discrimination based on caste? a) Feminism b) Communalism c) Casteism d) Secularism 3. What does communalism promote? a) Equality among all religions b) Political unity among different religious…

Decentralisation in India MCQs 1. What is decentralisation? a) Transfer of power from local governments to the central government b) Transfer of power from central and state governments to local governments c) Transfer of power from the judiciary to the executive d) None of the above 2. Which constitutional amendment strengthened local self-government in India?…

MCQs: 1. Which of the following strengthens the practice of federalism in India?    – A) Centralization of powers    – B) One-party dominance    – C) Decentralization of power to local governments    – D) Abolition of state legislatures 2. What is the purpose of the Panchayati Raj system in India?    – A) To promote centralized governance    –…

MCQs: 1. The Indian Constitution provides for:    – A) Unitary government    – B) Confederal system    – C) Federal structure with unitary features    – D) Complete decentralization 2. How many levels of government exist in India?    – A) One    – B) Two    – C) Three    – D) Four 3. Which of the following features is NOT…

MCQs: 1. Which of the following is NOT a form of power-sharing?    – A) Horizontal power-sharing    – B) Vertical power-sharing    – C) Diagonal power-sharing    – D) Community-based power-sharing 2. In horizontal power-sharing, power is shared among:    – A) Different levels of government    – B) Social groups    – C) Different organs of government    – D) Political…