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Which of the following was a cause of ethnic tension in Sri Lanka?(1 point)Responsesthe continued military representation in government following a new constitutionthe continued military representation in government following a new constitutionthe adoption of an official language and religionthe adoption of an official language and religionresentment from minority ethnic groups for suppression during the colonial periodresentment from minority ethnic groups for suppression during the colonial periodthe coalition of outside political parties to initiate a coup

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The adoption of an official language and religion.

Explanation: Post‑independence laws (notably the 1956 "Sinhala Only" Act and giving Buddhism a special status) marginalized Tamil speakers and other minorities, fueling long‑term ethnic tensions.