Question

which of the following was not one of the initial demands of the sri lankan Tamils?
a) recognition of Tamil as an official language
b) regional autonomy
c) equality of opportunity in securing jobs and education
d) creation of an independent tamil eelam​

Answer 1

Answer:

D. creation of an independent Tamil eelam

Explanation:

The main demands of Sri Lankan Tamils were:

(i) Tamil should be recognised as an official language.

(ii) Regional autonomy should be given to Sri Lankan Tamils.

(iii) Equality of opportunity in getting education and jobs should be provided.

Eelam was demanded in 1980 so this is not initial demand. Rest of them were demanded in 60s.

Answer 2

(d) creation of an independent Tamil Eelam​ is not one of the initial demands of the sri lankan Tamils

Explanation:

• By the 1980s, various political organizations had arisen, calling for an independent Tamil Eelam (state) in northern and eastern Sri Lanka.
• They wanted Tamil to be recognized as an official language. Because only Sinhalese was recognized as the official language, this was critical for equitable representation. Later, they advocated the establishment of an independent Tamil Elam (state) in Sri Lanka's northern and eastern regions.
• The initial demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils are,

1. Acceptance of Tamil as an official language.
2. Greater autonomy for Tamil-majority provinces. Equality of opportunity for obtaining an education and a job.
3. regional autonomy