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Question (21)

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The Sri Lankan Constitution gave special protection to which religion?

(A) Hinduism
(B) Islam
(C) Buddhism
(D) Christianity

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Constitution gave Buddhism the foremost place and protected and fostered it.

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Question (22)

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Which sequence best describes the political effect of repeated denial of Tamil demands in Sri Lanka?

(A) Accommodation → trust → unity
(B) Alienation → distrust → conflict
(C) Cooperation → equality → peace
(D) Federalism → integration → stability

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Discrimination created alienation and distrust, which contributed to prolonged conflict.

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Question (23)

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If a government gives equal political rights to both majority and minority communities, which democratic principle is being strengthened?

(A) Equal citizenship
(B) Majoritarianism
(C) Linguistic domination
(D) Centralisation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Equal political rights strengthen the principle of equal citizenship.

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Question (24)

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Which combination best represents the major demands made by Tamil political groups in Sri Lanka?

(A) End of elections and military rule
(B) Recognition of Tamil, regional autonomy and equal opportunities
(C) One-party rule and religious uniformity
(D) Abolition of regional identity

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Tamil groups demanded recognition of Tamil, regional autonomy and equality in education and employment.

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Question (25)

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The demand for an independent Tamil Eelam developed mainly after:

(A) Tamil demands for accommodation were repeatedly denied
(B) Belgium became independent
(C) Sinhala became a minority
(D) Sri Lanka adopted federalism

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Continued denial of Tamil demands contributed to the demand for an independent Tamil state.

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Question (26)

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The civil war in Sri Lanka finally ended in:

(A) 1983
(B) 1993
(C) 2001
(D) 2009

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The civil war in Sri Lanka ended in 2009.

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Question (27)

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Which feature most clearly distinguishes Belgium's approach from Sri Lanka's approach?

(A) Belgium accommodated linguistic communities, while Sri Lanka followed majoritarian policies
(B) Belgium ignored minorities, while Sri Lanka created community governments
(C) Both followed exactly the same policy
(D) Both rejected political participation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Belgium developed accommodation and power-sharing, whereas Sri Lanka initially followed majoritarian policies.

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Question (28)

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If a majority community uses its numerical strength to deny minorities meaningful participation, which long-term outcome is most consistent with the Sri Lankan example?

(A) Stronger trust automatically
(B) Greater social alienation and possible conflict
(C) Immediate linguistic unity
(D) Complete elimination of political demands

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Exclusion can create alienation and distrust and may contribute to conflict.

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Question (29)

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Which statement best captures the contrast between Belgium and Sri Lanka?

(A) Belgium used accommodation to maintain unity, while Sri Lanka's majoritarian policies created alienation
(B) Belgium used military force, while Sri Lanka used community governments
(C) Both excluded minorities from decision-making
(D) Both made one language the only official language

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Belgium's power-sharing approach accommodated communities, whereas Sri Lanka's majoritarian approach created tensions.

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Question (30)

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A government chooses power-sharing because it expects that excluding a minority may create instability and violence. This is an example of:

(A) Moral reasoning
(B) Prudential reasoning
(C) Religious reasoning
(D) Linguistic reasoning

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Prudential reasons focus on reducing conflict, instability and harmful outcomes.

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Question (21)

The Sri Lankan Constitution gave special protection to which religion?

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Question (22)

Which sequence best describes the political effect of repeated denial of Tamil demands in Sri Lanka?

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Question (23)

If a government gives equal political rights to both majority and minority communities, which democratic principle is being strengthened?

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Question (24)

Which combination best represents the major demands made by Tamil political groups in Sri Lanka?

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Question (25)

The demand for an independent Tamil Eelam developed mainly after:

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Question (26)

The civil war in Sri Lanka finally ended in:

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Question (27)

Which feature most clearly distinguishes Belgium's approach from Sri Lanka's approach?

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Question (28)

If a majority community uses its numerical strength to deny minorities meaningful participation, which long-term outcome is most consistent with the Sri Lankan example?

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Question (29)

Which statement best captures the contrast between Belgium and Sri Lanka?

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Question (30)

A government chooses power-sharing because it expects that excluding a minority may create instability and violence. This is an example of:

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