Question

Q11.What was the result of policy of major it arianismin SriLanka?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The majoritarianism in Srilanka led to the suppression of Tamil people. The Sinhala people had lot of domination in all fields. Many Tamil people fled from Srilanka and settled in foreign countries.

Answer 2

Answer:

The series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government were as follows:

(i) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the official language thus disregarding Tamil.

(ii) The government followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

(iii) A new Constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.