Question

Long Answer:
Evaluate the steps which turned out to be milestones to establish Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka. (5 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1. in 1956 a law was made which stated that sinhala was the only national language of sralanka disregarding the tamils

2.tamils were discriminated in government jobs and university seats

3. the constitution stated that it would stipulate buddishm which was mostly

followed by srilankans

4.the relation between the  tamils and the sinhalas strained which led to a civil war

5.the flourishing economy of srilanka suddenly disappeared after the war

Answer 2

In 1956 an Act waAnswer:In 1956 an Act was passed to establish Sinhala supremacy.

1. Sinhala was recognised as the only official language in Sri Lanka. Tamil             language was not given due importance.  

2. The Sri Lankan government formulated a policy in which only Sinhala              applicants were preferred for positions in universities and government            jobs.

3. The new constitution of Sri Lanka declare that Buddhism would be                 promoted by the state.