Compare the situation of Belgium and Sri Lanka considering their
location, size and cultural aspects.
(5 marks)
(CBSE class 10)
Answers
Answer:
Both Belgium and Sri Lanka are densely populated. Belgium is in Europe and is a coastal country, and Sri Lanka is also a coastal country in Asia. The main religion of Belgium is Christianity, and that of Sri Lanka is Buddhism
Explanation:
Sri Lanka is a neighbouring country of India in Asia. Belgium is a small country in Europe.
2. The population of Sri Lanka consists of 74% of Sinhalese and 18% of Tamils. The ethnic composition of Belgium is 59% of the Dutch living in the Flemish region and 40% French living in the Wallonia region. One Percent consists of the Germans.
3. The majority community ruled over Sri Lanka according to its own wishes with complete disregard of the needs of the minority. This was done by the act of 1956. All the major University positions were to be reserved for Sinhalese and the official language and religion of Sinhalese was to be promoted. This led to the Civil war in the country.
3. The minority in Belgium was of Dutch. They received the economic benefits very late as compared to the French who were in the majority. These created problems but the leaders reached an arrangement after amending the constitution four times which led to the elimination of civil war. They created central, state, community and capital government.