Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka?
(a) Christian and Tamil
(b) Buddhist and Hindu
(c) Sinhali and Tamil
(d) Sinhali and Christian
[Delhi Set I, 2019]
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (c)- Sinhali and Tamil
Explanation
- The major caste groups of Sri Lanka are the Sinhalas and the Tamils , with 74 per cent of the total Sinhala population in the region.
- Here, Buddhist, Hindu, and Christians are religious groups , not caste groups