Assertion (A): Belgium and Sri Lanka both faced ethical tension among different communities.

Reason (R): Both the countries resolved the conflict by a power-sharing arrangement which gave equal representation to all the communities.

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(A) is true but (R) is false.

(A) is false but (R) is true.

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In Belgium, the leaders adopted a power-sharing arrangement which promoted equal representation of the communities. The leaders in Belgium recognised cultural differences and regional diversities and came up with an arrangement which would lead to harmony by accommodating both groups and also, and compromises were made by both communities.

On the other hand, in Sri Lanka, the leaders of the democratically elected government tried to establish Sinhala supremacy by virtue of their majority. It created a feeling of alienation for the minority community.

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