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Q1. [3] medium exam-ready
Trace the sequence of majoritarian measures adopted by the Sri Lankan government after independence that led to growing alienation among the Tamil community.
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Model Answer

After independence, the Sri Lankan government adopted several majoritarian measures that alienated the Tamil community:

  1. 1956 Act: Sinhala was recognised as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.
  2. Preferential policies: Sinhala applicants were favoured for university admissions and government jobs.
  3. New Constitution: The state was mandated to protect and foster Buddhism.

These successive measures made Tamils feel denied equal political rights, discriminated against in education and employment, and that their language and culture were ignored.

Source: Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka, Chapter 1

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Explanation

The examiner expects three distinct measures listed in sequence — the language act, preferential policies, and constitutional protection of Buddhism — followed by a brief statement linking these to Tamil alienation. Avoid writing a long essay; use numbered points for clarity. All three measures must be mentioned for full marks; missing even one risks losing a mark.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.