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Sri Lankan Tamils formed parties and organisations to raise their voices against the government. What were their demands?

A

Equal opportunity in jobs

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Official recognition of Tamil language

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C

Official language should be English

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D

60% reservation in elections

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Solution

The correct options are
A Equal opportunity in jobs
B Official recognition of Tamil language
Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and organisations that raised a voice for their equal status in Sri Lanka. They demanded official recognition for Tamil language. They sought equal opportunities in education and jobs.

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