1.Who formed majority in terms population …

1) Sinhalese 2)a Both Dutch and French communities, share power on an equal basis at the centre. Along with the State Government, both communities have a third kind of government called ‘community government’ which decides on cultural, education and language related issues. In srilanka,Both communities have lived in tension as the Sinhalese have denied political, educational religious, employment and economic rights to the Tamils leading to the Civil War. 3) Consequences of majoritarian policies adopted by Sri Lankan Government. (i) Tamils felt the government was not sensitive about Tamil language and culture. (ii) Tamils felt discriminated against in jobs and education. (iii) Tamils felt the government was practicing religious discrimination.