Which of the following is not a majoritarianism measure adopted by Sinhala
community in Sri Lanka?
a. To recognise Sinhala as the only official language.
b. The governments followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala
applicants for university positions and government jobs.
c. To give reservation of seats to Tamil community in the Central and State
Legislature.
d. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

1 Answer

Answer :

c. To give reservation of seats to Tamil community in the Central and State
Legislature.

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