In Sri Lanka, the Tamil-speaking population is concentrated in the:
ASouth-west
BCapital district only
CCentral highlands
DNorth and east
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. North and east
1. Sri Lankan Tamils are concentrated mainly in the NORTH and EAST of the island.
2. The Indian Tamils (plantation workers) are concentrated in the central highlands.
3. Geography influenced the Tamil demand for regional autonomy.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 SST Polity Ch 1 §1.2 Sri Lanka Geography_
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