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What was the result of Sri Lanka's majoritarian policies on its national unity?
ACaused civil war and damaged trust
BStrengthened unity
CHad no political effect
DIncreased tourism under typical conditions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Caused civil war and damaged trust
1. Sinhala-only policies alienated Tamil-speaking citizens.
2. Tamil demands for autonomy were not accepted.
3. The frustration grew into demand for an independent Tamil Eelam.
4. A long civil war ensued from the 1980s to 2009.
5. Communal trust and national unity were badly damaged.
6. So majoritarianism led to civil war and damaged unity.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Democratic Politics II Ch 1 'Power Sharing'_
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