MCQs:

1. Which act in Sri Lanka made Sinhala the only official language?

   – A) The Tamil Act of 1955

   – B) The Official Language Act of 1956

   – C) The Language Equality Act of 1960

   – D) The National Language Act of 1952

2. What was a key demand of the Sri Lankan Tamil population?

   – A) Exclusive rights for Sinhala speakers

   – B) Recognition of Tamil as an official language

   – C) Independence from Sri Lanka

   – D) Unification with India

3. What led to the civil war in Sri Lanka?

   – A) Economic policies

   – B) Cultural differences

   – C) Majoritarian policies discriminating against Tamils

   – D) Climate change

4. Which militant organization fought for Tamil rights in Sri Lanka?

   – A) LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)

   – B) UNP (United National Party)

   – C) SLFP (Sri Lanka Freedom Party)

   – D) Tamil Nadu Liberation Front

Answers and Explanations:

1. B) The Official Language Act of 1956 – This act declared Sinhala as the sole official language.

2. B) Recognition of Tamil as an official language – Tamils demanded equal status for their language.

3. C) Majoritarian policies discriminating against Tamils – Discriminatory policies led to tensions and civil war.

4. A) LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) – The LTTE fought for an independent Tamil state.