Majoritanism in Sri Lanka

Question 1

Independence of Sri Lanka

Answer 1

1948

Question 2

The democratically elected government adopted a series of majoritarian measures to?

Answer 2

to establish Sinhala supremacy.

Question 3

First act applied for Sinhala supremacy?

Answer 3

The Act passed in 1956 to recognize Sinhala as the only official language. thus disregarding Tamil.

Question 4

A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster ___________.

Answer 4

Buddhism

Question 5

Actions of Sri Lankan Tamils against these alienating laws.

Answer 5

They launched parties and struggles for recognition of Tamil as an official language.

By 1980s several political organizations were formed demanding an independent Tamil Elam (state) in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.

Question 6

The distrust between the two communities turned into widespread conflict. turned into _______________.

Answer 6

Into a civil war.

Question 7

Civil war of Sri Lanka ended in?

Answer 7

2009