According to Michael Woost, a Development Scheme Was Never Implemented

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to Michael Woost, a development scheme was never implemented in the Sri Lankan village he studied because

• A) The national government was not interested in developing the area.
• B) None of the local factions was willing to accept the government's arguments about the need for development.
• C) Each local faction made what the others interpreted as unjust claims, blaming the lack of village unity on its opponents.
• D) The villagers were not Buddhists.

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