Question

state any two measures adopted by srilanka in 1956 as part of their majoritarian policy

Answer 1

Sinhala language became official language of Srilanka.
A new constitution stipulated that state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

Answer 2

Answer:

Two measures adopted by Sri Lanka in 1956 as part of their majoritarian policy are:

· Recognition of Sinhala as the "official language" of Sri Lanka, completely ignoring Tamil

· Preference to Sinhalese candidates in employment and education opportunities and promotion of Buddhism at national level by the government

The population of Sri Lanka is divided broadly into 2 groups on the basis of the language spoken- the Sinhala and the Tamil. This policy aimed to establish supremacy of the Sinhalese who are present in majority in the country.