Which religion was protected by the Sri Lankan government after the adoption of a new Constitution after Independence?

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Buddhism

Hinduism

Islam

Christianity

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Buddhism was protected by the Sri Lankan government after the adoption of a new Constitution after Independence.
The new Sri Lankan constitution recognised Buddhism as the State religion and accorded it specific rights, including the need for the government to safeguard and promote the Buddhist Dharma across the country. Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity are the four religions recognised by the law. Buddhism was given the "foremost place" among the nation's religious traditions in the constitution and other legislation, and the government was obligated to uphold it. This amendment disregarded Tamil sentiments since the Tamil speakers mostly followed Hinduism and Islam.

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