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Assess how the Sinhalese limited ethnic rights in Sri Lanka.(1 point)
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They taught the Tamils English as the main language.
They taught the Tamils English as the main language.

They barred Tamils from citizenship and public positions.
They barred Tamils from citizenship and public positions.

They cut off shipments of medicine and food to the Rohingya.
They cut off shipments of medicine and food to the Rohingya.

They gave Tamils educational opportunities.

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They barred Tamils from citizenship and public positions.

Explanation: After independence Sinhalese‑dominated laws (e.g., the 1948 Citizenship Act, 1949 Indian and Pakistani Residents Act) and policies (language and public‑service/education quotas) effectively denied many Tamils citizenship and access to government jobs and services.