The British utilized divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka primarily by favoring the Tamil minority over the Sinhalese majority in bureaucratic positions. This approach created lasting ethnic tensions by fostering resentment among the Sinhalese, who felt marginalized in their own country. By allocating key administrative roles to Tamils, the British were able to undermine potential unity among the different ethnic groups, effectively maintaining control over the island. This strategy set the stage for future ethnic conflicts in Sri Lanka.
Assess how the British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka.(1 point) Responses They chose Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions. They chose Sinhalese over Tamils in bureaucratic positions. They used scorched-earth tactics on the ethnic minorities. They used scorched-earth tactics on the ethnic minorities. They favored the Tamil over the native Sinhalese. They favored the Tamil over the native Sinhalese. They made the Tamils refugees of the nation after a military coup.
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