Under the 1960 constitution, in what ratio were public service posts shared between Greek and Turkish Cypriots?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 7 to 3
- Step 1: The same ratio applied to the House seats. Step 2. Public service posts were set at 70 percent for Greek Cypriots and 30 percent for Turkish Cypriots. Answer: 7 to 3. Why not the others: The other ratios were not used in the constitution.
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