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What did the leaders of the Sinhala community seek to secure dominance over?
What did the leaders of the Sinhala community seek to secure dominance over?
- Official language recognition
- Equal political rights (correct)
- Buddhist representation
- Government rights
What was the impact of the government's preferential policies?
What was the impact of the government's preferential policies?
- Fostered Buddhism
- Favoured Indian Tamil Muslims
- Weakened the Sinhala community
- Increased alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils (correct)
What did the new constitution stipulate regarding Buddhism?
What did the new constitution stipulate regarding Buddhism?
- Buddhism as the only recognized religion
- Buddhist representation in government
- Buddhism as the official language
- The state shall protect and foster Buddhism (correct)
What did the Act passed in 1956 recognize as the official language?
What did the Act passed in 1956 recognize as the official language?
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What belief did the majoritarian measures gradually increase among the Sri Lankan Tamils?
What belief did the majoritarian measures gradually increase among the Sri Lankan Tamils?
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What did the leaders of the Sinhala community feel about their wishes and needs?
What did the leaders of the Sinhala community feel about their wishes and needs?
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