Question

Correct the following sentence : The new constitution of Sri Lanka stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Tamil language

Answer 1

Answer:

The new constitution of Sri Lanka stipulated that the state will ignore Tamil language and made sinhala as official language.

Answer 2

False, the new constitution of Sri Lanka stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

• Freedom of religion is a protected right under Chapter II, Article 9 of the constitution of Sri Lanka.

• The rule applies to all religions but Buddhism is given the foremost place 1978 Republican Constitution.

• In article 9 of the Constitution states that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

• Sri Lanka follows majoritarianism which means supporting or favors one group and therefore, fostering and protecting the Tamil language when they constitute minor in the state is said to be false.