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Case of Sri Lanka

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What were the demands made by the Sri Lankan Tamils?

A

Regional autonomy for Tamilians

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B

Recognition of Tamil as an official language

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C

Tamil majority government

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D

Equal opportunity in jobs and education

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Solution

The correct options are
A Regional autonomy for Tamilians
B Recognition of Tamil as an official language
D Equal opportunity in jobs and education
The majoritarian Sinhalese government alienated Sri Lankan Tamils. The Tamils were concentrated in the northern and eastern parts of the country. This led them to ask for regional autonomy, along with the recognition of Tamil as an official language, and equal opportunity in jobs and education. These demands were not fulfilled by the Sri Lankan government and led to a civil war.

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