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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Which of the following group is in majority in Sri Lanka?
  1. A Tamil-speakers
  2. B Sinhala-speakers
  3. C Telugu-speakers
  4. D English-speakers
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Model Answer

Answer: B — Sinhala-speakers

Sinhala-speakers are the majority community in Sri Lanka. Their leaders sought dominance and passed measures establishing Sinhala supremacy, including making Sinhala the only official language in 1956.

Source: Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka, Chapter 1

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Explanation

The passage clearly states that "the leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority." This confirms Sinhala-speakers are the majority group. For MCQs, one line with the option and a brief justification from the text is sufficient. Avoid writing more than needed.

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