Political Science: Power-sharing · Class 10 · CBSE Social Science
What was a major consequence of Sri Lanka's policy of establishing Sinhala as the only official language in 1956?
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What was a major consequence of Sri Lanka's policy of establishing Sinhala as the only official language in 1956?
- A.It strengthened trust between the Sinhala and Tamil communities
- B.It gave Tamil speakers greater access to government employment
- C.It increased feelings of alienation among Tamils and contributed to ethnic conflictCorrect answer
- D.It led to the immediate creation of a federal government
Solution
The Sinhala Only Act treated Sinhala as the sole official language and disadvantaged Tamil speakers. Such majoritarian policies increased Tamil grievances and contributed to prolonged ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka.
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