Question
Name two sub-group of Tamils residing in Sri Lanka.

Answer

The Two sub-groups of Tamils in Sri Lanka are:
  1. Sri Lankan Tamils: (Tamil natives of the country, concentrated in the north and east) - 13% of Tamils.
  2. Indian Tamils: (whose forefathers came from India as plantation workers during colonial period) - 87% of Tamils.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Similar questions

Are these the example of consumer exploitation taking in the market? Justify your opinion in each case.
  1. Hoarding.
  2. Black marketing.
  3. Adulteration.
‘‘The democracy has been evolved through struggles and movements all over the world.’’ Support the statement with examples.
There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development. Give two broad measures for it. As concerned citizens, how can you help to conserve energy?
Analyse the effect of the First Worlds war on the world economy.
The Non-Cooperation Movement significantly affected the British economy, but why did it fail later?
OR
Describe briefly any three economic effects of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

OR
What were the factors responsible for gradual slow down of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

OR
Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement gradually slow down in the cities?
Explain three facts about information technology and electronics industry.
How do social divisions affect people of different social groups, caste or society?
Why did frequent clashes occur between weavers and gomasthas?
Describe any five steps taken by the French Revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people.
In the present day energy crisis what steps will you like to take for saving energy?
OR
'Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development and energy saving.' Suggest and explain any three measures to solve this burning problem.