The Dutch and French speaking ministers were equal in the central government of _____________.

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Solution

The correct option is B Belgium
The Belgian leaders took a different path. They recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. Between 1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country. Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government

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B. In Sri Lanka, the policies of the government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala-speaking majority.
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