Sri Lankan Education System History

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What was a significant consequence of the Colebrook and Cameron Commission's educational reforms in Sri Lanka?

The establishment of more church-centered education

The introduction of compulsory Sinhalese language classes

The increase in salaries of native civil servants

The reduction of British civil servants in the administration (correct)

What was the main goal of transplanting British institutions in Sri Lanka?

To provide education only to the elite

To change the feudal, caste-ridden society (correct)

To prioritize the Tamil language over English

To maintain the feudal, caste-ridden society

Why was it necessary to have an English-competent local community in Sri Lanka?

To support the British administration with local personnel (correct)

To promote the Sinhalese language

To reduce the need for local administrators

To increase the number of British civil servants

What was the significance of the Colebrook and Cameron Commission in the Sri Lankan education system?

It marked a shift from church-centered education Signup and view all the answers

What was recommended by the Colebrook and Cameron Commission for principal native functionaries?

A competent knowledge of the English language Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the British establishing English elementary schools in Sri Lanka in 1835?

To encourage the acquisition of English as a means of civilization Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Macalam reforms on the Legislative Council in 1910?

It allowed the Ceylonese to elect one member of the Legislative Council Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of not being proficient in English during the colonial era in Sri Lanka?

It restricted access to education and certain occupations Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Universal Franchise right granted in 1931?

It made revolutionary changes in the Sri Lankan society Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with changing the British education system in Sri Lanka in 1943?

C.W.W.Kannangara Signup and view all the answers

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What was a significant consequence of the Colebrook and Cameron Commission's educational reforms in Sri Lanka?

What was the main goal of transplanting British institutions in Sri Lanka?

Why was it necessary to have an English-competent local community in Sri Lanka?

What was the significance of the Colebrook and Cameron Commission in the Sri Lankan education system?

What was recommended by the Colebrook and Cameron Commission for principal native functionaries?

What was the primary purpose of the British establishing English elementary schools in Sri Lanka in 1835?

What was the impact of the Macalam reforms on the Legislative Council in 1910?

What was the consequence of not being proficient in English during the colonial era in Sri Lanka?

What was the significance of the Universal Franchise right granted in 1931?

Who is credited with changing the British education system in Sri Lanka in 1943?

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