Mention four steps which were taken by the Sri Lankan government to achieve majoritarianism. (CBSE 2012, 2015)

In 1956 an Act was passed in Sri Lanka that recognized Sinhala as the only official language while disregarding Tamil.

• There was a provision of protecting and fostering Buddhism.

• There was a preferential policy that favoured Sinhalas in every field while alienating Sri Lankan Tamils