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“The Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and struggled for the recognition of Tamil as an official language, for regional autonomy, and for equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. But their demand for more autonomy in provinces populated by the Tamils was repeatedly denied. By the 1980s several political organizations were formed demanding an independent Tamil Eelam (state) in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka. The distrust between the two communities turned into widespread conflict. It soon turned into a civil war.”

What was the principal demand of political organisations formed during the 1980s?

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Reservation of seats for Tamils in the goverment

Independent state

Promotion of Buddhism

All of the above

answer is B.

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The principal demand of political organisations formed during the 1980s was an independent state.
The Sri Lankan Tamils initiated a protest demanding the recognition of the Tamil language as an official language of Sri Lanka. They also made other demands, such as regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing jobs and education. However, these demands were usually turned down by the government. Due to the inaction, the need for an independent Tamil state arose from many political organizations in the 1980s.

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