Question 1

What percentage of the total population in Belgium lives in the Flemish region and speaks the Dutch language?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 59%. Out of the total population of Belgium, 59 percent lives in the Flemish region and speaks Dutch.

Question 2

What percentage of the population in the capital city of Brussels speaks French?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 80%. In Brussels, 80 percent of the people speak French while 20 percent are Dutch-speaking.

Question 3

In which year did Sri Lanka emerge as an independent country?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 1948. Sri Lanka gained independence in the year 1948.

Question 4

An Act was passed in Sri Lanka in 1956 to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Tamil. The 1956 Act recognized Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.

Question 5

Power sharing is desirable because it helps to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Power sharing ensures political stability and reduces social conflict.

Civics: Power Sharing