Question

how did sinhala community seek to secure dominance over government and why? what are its effects.​

Answer 1

The Act of 1956 , declared Sinhala as the official language disregarding Tamil .

b. The government followed preferential treatment towards Sinhala community.

c. They were given preference in educational institutions and for government jobs sidelining the Tamils.

d. The Constitution declared that State will protect and foster Buddhism.

e. Tamils were denied of equal political rights and were discriminated.