Which of the following are the advantages enjoyed by the Sinhala Community?

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Sinhala dominance was established by majoritarian means.

Sinhala became the official language in 1956.

Buddhism was declared the National religion.

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answer is D.

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Sinhala dominance was established by majoritarian means, Sinhala became the official language in 1956, and Buddhism was declared the National religion are the advantages enjoyed by the Sinhala Community.
When Sri Lanka achieved independence, the leaders of the Sinhala community tried to make sure that their group became more powerful than the other groups. The government took several steps based on the majority to make Sinhala the prominent language. After a law had passed in 1956, Sinhala was the only language used in government. Sinhala people had given extra help when they wanted to work for the government or go to college. Buddhism had made the country's official religion. The Tamil Communities felt more alone. They thought their language and culture didn't get the attention they deserved. So, things got worse between them and the Sinhala people.

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