Question

Write three provisions of the act passed in sri lanka in 1956. what were the consequences of civil war in sri lanka?

Answer 1

1.Sinhala was declared as Official Language
2.Tamil language was neglected
3. Government Jobs were given to sinhala speakers

Answer 2

Following are the three prerequisites of the act passed in Sri Lanka in 1956:

1. The elected Government in 1956 passed an act that established Sinhala as the official language of Sri Lanka. The democratic government did not furnish any value to the Tamil language.

2. The Sri Lankan government formed a system which preferred the Sinhala population in government jobs and education. Moreover, the government did not provide Tamils with citizenship.

3. A new constitution announced that Buddhism would be promoted and protected by Sri Lanka.

The following were the consequences of civil war in Sri Lanka:

1. Thousands of people from both communities were killed.

2. Many people had to leave the country as refugees and some lost their livelihood.