In reference to civil conflict in Sri Lanka, the expression "Tamil Eelam" translates as Tamil referred to Homeland. Tamil Eelam is the name that Tamil's use to express what they would like to see as an independent Tamil state within Sri Lanka. There has been a long civil war fight in Sri Lanka over the Tamil community's desire for independence and the establishment of their "homeland." The answer to your question is A. I hope that this is the answer that you were looking for and it has helped you.