The British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka primarily by choosing Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions. This strategy created divisions and fostered resentment between the ethnic groups, contributing to tensions and conflicts that have persisted in the country. By favoring one group in administrative roles, the British were able to maintain control and manipulate societal dynamics to their advantage.
Assess how the British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka.(1 point)
1. They made the Tamils refugees of the nation after a military coup.
2. They chose Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions.
3. They used scorched-earth tactics on the ethnic minorities.
4. They favored the Tamil over the native Sinhalese.
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