Description : What is majoritarianism? Is it wrong if a majority community in a country rules? Give reasons to justify your answer -Democratic 10th
Last Answer : A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority is majoritarianism. Yes, it is wrong if ... such inequalities sometimes takes the path of conflict and defiance of State power as in Sri Lanka.
Description : Mention any four steps which were taken by the Sri Lankan government to achieve majoritarianism. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) In 1956, an Act was passed under which English was replaced as the country's official language not by the Sinhala and Tamil but by the Sinhala only. (ii) The governments followed ... stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism. (iv) Denial of citizenship to estate Tamils.
Description : What is majoritarianism ? Name a country which has lost peace due to this. -SST 10th
Last Answer : A belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority. Sri Lanka.
Description : What does ‘Majoritarianism’ mean? -SST 10th
Last Answer : It means a belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority, e.g., Sri Lanka opted for majoritarianism in which majority Sinhalas rule the country.
Description : Give instances to show how Sri Lanka has imposed ‘majoritarianism’. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Sri Lanka had a 74% population of Sinhala-speaking people. From the day it became independent, it imposed the majority rule in Sri Lanka. (ii) It changed the Constitution to make Sinhala ... jobs to Sinhala-speaking people. (iv) It also gave no importance to Hinduism, Islam or Christianity.
Description : What is majoritarianism ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Majoritarianism' refers to the policy of domination over minority, just by the virtue of being in majority. In Sri Lanka, it has led to the feelings of alienation among the Tamils. They ... for government jobs. (iii)The new Constitution specified that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
Description : How majoritarianism has increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils ? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Sri Lanka became independent in 1948. It immediately adopted measures to impose Sinhala supremacy. (i) The Tamils felt alienated. No respect or recognition was given to their language, culture and religion ... and the conflict has given a blow to social, cultural and economic life of Sri Lanka.
Description : Analyse how majoritarianism has increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils -Democratic 10th
Last Answer : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The democratically elected government adopted a series of measures to establish Sinhala supremacy: In 1956, an Act was passed to make Sinhala ... led to distrust between the two communities which turned the widespread conflict into a Civil War.
Description : Define majoritarianism. -Democratic 10th
Last Answer : Majoritarianism is rule by the majority community by disregarding the needs and wishes of the minority community
Description : Which of the following is not a feature of a democratic form of government? (1) Majority rule (2) Rights of minorities (3) Universal adult franchise (4) Majoritarianism
Last Answer : (4) Majoritarianism Explanation: Majoritarianism is not a feature of a democratic form of government. It is a traditional political philosophy or agenda which asserts that a majority of the population is ... degree of primacy in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.
Description : Which of the following is not a majoritarianism measure adopted by Sinhala community in Sri Lanka? a. To recognise Sinhala as the only official language. b. The governments followed preferential ... State Legislature. d. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
Last Answer : c. To give reservation of seats to Tamil community in the Central and State Legislature.
Description : What does this cartoon signify?(a) The Germany s grand coalition government includes two major parties of the country. (b) Belgium adopted the accommodation policy. French and Dutch given the equal ... speakers and alliances. (d) India had coalition government run by two or more political parties.
Last Answer : (a) The Germany‘s grand coalition government includes two major parties of the country.
Description : An ideal government would not only keep itself away from corruption but also make fighting corruption and black money a top priority.” Justify the statement by highlighting the values attached to it. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) An ideal government is always transparent. It decisions are based on norms and procedures. The citizens have the right and the means to examine the process of decision-making. (ii) ... .Only the men with high moral values will keep themselves away from corruption and money making business.
Description : Democracy is seen to be good in principle, but felt, to be not so good in practice. Justify the statement with suitable arguments. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Democracy as a form of governance has always been considered much better than the alternative non-democratic regimes from the past as well as present experiences. Promoting equality among ... the ideas of democracy and take considerable advantage of the conditions in order to achieve something.
Description : Democracy is seen to be good in principle but felt to be not so good in practice. 'Justify the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Democracy is seen as good in principle and not so good in practice: 1. Most of the countries practice democratic politics in some way: formal constitutions, rights of citizens, parties etc. 2. ... to all socio-economic and political problems but a system that creates room to correct the mistakes.
Description : Which statement does not reflect the idea of ethical relativism: A. All opinions are equal; no one can say what is ethically right or wrong. B. One's culture, society, or personal feelings are ... D. Philosophical ethics is simply a process of clarifying values, not a process of justifying them.
Last Answer : C. Determining what is ethically right or wrong is a process of arguing from an appeal to values and principles that justify and legitimize an opinion.
Description : Which statement does not reflect the idea of ethical relativism: A. All opinions are equal; no one can say what is ethically right or wrong. B. One's culture, society, or personal feelings are ... . D. Philosophical ethics is simply a process of clarifying values, not a process of justifying them.
Description : How Does judicial review really strengthen the constitutional principle of checks and balances or not justify your answer?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which values you have learnt from the principle of power sharing ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Power sharing reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups and brings peace in the society. (ii) Power sharing is the basic spirit of democracy. (iii) Reservation of seats for women under power sharing leads to women empowerment.
Description : Explain the values reflected by the principle of decentralisation in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Through decentralisation people at local level participate in decision-making. This strengthens spirit of democracy. (ii) Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. (iii) It has also increased women’s representation and voice in democracy.
Description : Is one of the reasons the terrorist group Alleged uses to justify committing acts of terrorism against the US?
Description : If a job interviewer ask you, what are your principle and values, what will you write?
Last Answer : Just be honest with yourself. Ask what kinda of work attitude do you adopt? e.g. loyal to the company, goal orientated person, never give up when face difficulties.. such stuffs you can mentioned. Never ... reason how to are going to change it and how is the weaknesses can be use as an advantage.
Description : “Resources are a function of human activities.” Justify this statement. -Social Science
Last Answer : natural resources are a free gift of nature water man made resources are used by the humility. resources are functions of human activities human being themselves are essential of the sources. they transform material available in our environment into resources and use them.
Description : Human resources are an indispensable factor of production.'Justify. -Economics 9th
Last Answer : Human resource is the indispensable factor of production. This is because :- 1)Land and other resources are specified, fixed or limited but human resources can be nurtured through education ... can bring change in other resources, while other resources cannot change or affect human resources
Description : The human beings who look so different from each other in terms of colour, size and looks are said to belong to the same species. Why? Justify your answer. -Biology
Last Answer : Human beings are said to belong to the same species because of the following reasons:DNA studies.Number of chromosome is same,All have a common ancestor.They interbreed among themselves to produce fertile young ones of their own kind.
Description : Do you think the changes made to Wikipedia's editing process are proper, or do they go against the original values of Wikipedia?
Last Answer : I think it’s a good idea. Some people have put things up on Wikipedia that either weren’t true or read more like an editorial that merely reflected that writer’s opinion. Not cool. There needed to be some sort of oversight.
Description : How to plot the same thing against two x values in numbers?
Last Answer : So I guess you’d have two points, for example and say y=1 and x=2 and x=3 so the points are (2, 1) and (3, 1) do you know how to graph that? or are you trying to make a table?
Description : If a simplex table shows the values 2, -3, 0 against “θ”, which should be taken as the replacement ratio. a. 2 b. -3 c. 0 d. None of these
Last Answer : c. 0
Description : Suppose you are teaching in a minority college where castism and narrow mindedness victimize you, for better adjustment there you should Options: A) uplift the humanistic values beyond these narrow wall and ... such attitudes as it is against the norms of the Indian society D) none of the above
Last Answer : A) uplift the humanistic values beyond these narrow wall and develop scientific temper in your students
Description : Suppose luckily you get an opportunity to serve the minority institution. The castism and narrow views are the rules of the place. As you are little bit having scientific outlook and you become ... D) You victimisations is increasing you become more and more objective critic of these values
Last Answer : You will uplift the humanistic values beyond these narrow walls and develop them in your students
Description : Which scenario describes the federal court going against the principle of precedent?
Last Answer : A federal judge rules that newspapers may be censored during an emergency despite earlier courts declaring this practice unconstitutional. -Apex
Description : Working principle of manometer comprises of balancing a coloumn of liquid against the pressure to be measured. Inclined tube manometer is especially used for the measurement of __________ pressure. (A) Small differential (B) Atmospheric (C) Absolute (D) Gage
Last Answer : (A) Small differential
Description : In removable partial dentures, the principle of an indirect retainer is that it: a. Stabilises against lateral movement b. Prevents settling of major connectors c. Restricts tissue movement at ... base of the partial denture. d. Minimises movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Last Answer : d. Minimises movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Description : In removable partial denture, the principle of an indirect retainer is to: A. Stabilise against lateral movement B. Prevent settling of major connectors C. Restrict tissue movement at the distal ... base of the partial denture D. Minimise movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Last Answer : D. Minimise movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Description : In which of the following cases, the principle of natural justice (Hear the other party) must be followed ? (a) Dismissal of an employee (b) Supersession of a municipality (c) Threat to national security (d) Disciplinary action against a ... (d) (C) (a), (b) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: C