10 Questions
What was the prime objective of establishing the Ceylon National Congress in 1919?
To organize a strong struggle in demand of political power
Who was appointed the first president of the Ceylon National Congress?
Mr. Ponnambalam Arunachalam
What incident was an important event in the history of Sri Lanka?
The unison of different ethnic groups under the Ceylon National Congress
What led to the formation of the Ceylon National Congress in December 1919?
Lack of a common organization to organize political protests
What was the status of small organizations before the formation of the Ceylon National Congress?
They did not have a strong voice
What was the main reason for the formation of the Ceylon National Congress in December 1919?
To organize a strong struggle for political power
What was the status of small organizations before the formation of the Ceylon National Congress?
They did not have a strong voice
Who was appointed the first president of the Ceylon National Congress?
Mr. Ponnabalam Arunachalam
What was the significant incident in the history of Sri Lanka related to the Ceylon National Congress?
Unison of different ethnic groups for a common target
What led to the necessity of getting more power in administrative matters by the Sri Lankans?
The imposition of martial law and suppression of people in 1915
Study Notes
Ceylon National Congress (1919)
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The prime objective of establishing the Ceylon National Congress was to unify the efforts of various small organizations seeking greater autonomy from the British.
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The first president of the Ceylon National Congress was Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam.
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The Chauri Chaura incident, where a group of Sri Lankans attacked a British police station, was an important event in the history of Sri Lanka.
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The Ceylon National Congress was formed in December 1919 due to the need for a unified national organization to demand greater autonomy from the British.
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Before the formation of the Ceylon National Congress, small organizations were fragmented and lacked a unified voice.
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The main reason for the formation of the Ceylon National Congress was to consolidate the efforts of various small organizations and demand greater autonomy from the British.
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The Chauri Chaura incident highlighted the necessity for Sri Lankans to gain more power in administrative matters.
Test your knowledge of Sri Lankan history with this quiz on the political developments and organizations that emerged in response to the 1915 Sinhala-Muslim riots. Explore the efforts to gain more administrative power and the formation of common organizations for political protests during this period.
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