Question

What were the two important changes made in Belgium Constitution that enabled

balanced power sharing between majority and minority communities? [1]

1. The number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers were kept equal in the central

government of Brussels.

2. Many powers of the central government were given to state governments of the two

regions of the country.

3. Government was made by the majority community which forced its dominance over

others.

4. State governments were subordinate to the Central Government.

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3

c. 3 and 4

d. 2 and 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

option B is the correct option

Answer 2

The two important changes made in Belgium Constitution that enabled balanced power sharing between majority and minority communities :

1. Equal number of ministers for both the groups :

The Belgian Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government.

2. More powers to state governments :

Under the proper power sharing arrangement, many powers of the central government were given to state governments for the two regions of the country.

Thus, (a . 1 and 2) is the correct option .