MONTHLY TEST (APRIL) 2025
MAX MARKS – 20
CLASS – 10
Q1. More income means _________.1
a. Average out of needs of people
b. More of all economical things that human beings need
c. No effect on the common man
d. More satisfaction
Q2. Which country can be considered as a developed country in the modern world? Select your
answer from the following statements.1
a. Countries which have accumulated huge amount of wealth and always secures the future of their
citizens. These countries are considered to be developed.
b. Countries which are among the highest in the ‘ World Development Report’ are considered to be
the developed countries.
c. Only rich countries are considered to be developed because people have money to buy everything
needed for human beings - both material and non-material.
d. Iran is a rich country and therefore it is a developed country.
Q3. Read the following statements about power-sharing arrangement in Belgium and choose the
correct option. 1
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.
Options:
(A) I, II and IV
(B) I, III and IV
(C) II, III and IV
(D) I, II and III
Q4. Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of these families
is ₹10000. If the income of three families is ₹8000, ₹14000 and ₹6000 respectively, what is the
income of fourth family?
a. ₹15,000 b. ₹6,000 c. ₹4,000 d. ₹12,000
Q5. Modern democracies maintain check and balance system. Identify the correct option based
on the horizontal power sharing arrangement.
A. Central government, state government, local bodies.
B. Legislature, executive, judiciary.
C. Among different social groups.
D. Among different pressure groups.
Q4. Describe the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka. 2
Q5. Define Per Capita Income. 2
Q6.“Sharing of powers makes a country more powerful and united.” Do you agree with this
statement and why? 3
Q7. "For development, people look at a mix of goals". Support the statement with three suitable
examples.3
Q8. "Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live
well." Justify the statement with example.
OR
State the main elements of the power sharing model evolved in Belgium.