Question

Chapter - Power Sharing
Class - 10th

Q. Compare the different ways in which the Belgians and the Sri Lankans have dealt with the problem of cultural diversity. ​

Answer 1

Question :-

Compare the different ways in which the Belgians and the Sri Lankans have dealt with the problem of cultural diversity.

Answer

Both Belgium and Sri Lanka are democracies, yet they have dealt with the problem of regional and linguistic diversity very differently. In Belgium:

1. The leaders recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities.

2. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.

3. Dutch and French communities have equal representation in the Central government; many of the powers of the central government have been given to the state governments.

4. In addition to these, both language communities have the third kind of Government called Community Government which has power regarding cultural, educational and language-related issues.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The Belgian leaders recognised the existence of regional and cultural diversities.

(i) They amended their Constitution four times so as to work out an innovative arrangement that would enable everyone to live together in peace and harmony, i.e., there was sharing of power between the Dutch and the French both in the Central Government, State Government and Community Government. They followed a policy of accommodation.

(ii) This helped to avoid civic strife and division of the country on linguistic lines.

(iii) On the other hand, the Sinhalese who were in majority in Sri Lanka as compared to the Tamils followed a policy of majoritarianism and adopted a series of measures to establish Sinhala supremacy by passing an Act of 1956. These measures alienated the Tamils leading to civic strife between the two communities.

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