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#1. The landmark Free Education Policy, which formed the bedrock of Sri Lanka’s social development, was championed in the 1940s by Minister __________.

#2. The expansion of the free education system included comprehensive student welfare measures such as free textbooks, uniforms, transport, and free __________.

#3. The University of Ceylon, first established in Colombo, was moved to its iconic residential campus in Peradeniya in the year __________.

#4. Through the policy of upgrading Pirivenas, the historic Vidyodaya Pirivena was transformed into the modern University of __________.

#5. As part of the expansion of higher education to the regions, the University of Jaffna was established in the year __________.

#6. Post-independence curriculum reforms focused on practical improvements, including the expansion of school laboratories, libraries, and facilities for __________.

#7. The expansion of rural healthcare services after independence placed a strong emphasis on specialized care, including pediatric services and __________.

#8. A major success of the post-independence public health program was the significant reduction and control of communicable diseases such as malaria, polio, tuberculosis, and __________.

#9. Alongside modern medicine, post-independence health policies also focused on the revival and promotion of __________, recognizing its cultural importance.

#10. To address housing needs in urban areas, a key government initiative was the construction of multi-story housing complexes known as __________.

#11. To improve living standards in villages, the government introduced programs that provided __________ for the construction of rural homes.

#12. A major reason for the focus on local food production after independence was to reverse the British colonial policy which had prioritized cash crops and relied on __________ for the local population.

#13. The architect of the dry zone revival, D.S. Senanayake, initiated these agricultural settlement programs while serving as the Minister of Agriculture during the period __________.

#14. The agricultural revival programs focused on restoring ancient irrigation systems that had been largely abandoned following the destructive 13th-century __________.

#15. Besides boosting food self-sufficiency, a key objective of the dry zone farming settlements was to __________ via irrigation.

#16. Among the farming settlements established before independence under D.S. Senanayake’s initiative were Kagama, Minneriya, and __________.

#17. Examples of farming settlements established after 1948 as part of the continued agricultural drive include Bathmadika, Girithale, and __________.

#18. The success of the post-independence agricultural settlement program was evident by 1953, by which time a total of __________ such settlements had been established.

#19. One of the significant logistical challenges in establishing the dry zone settlements was the need for extensive __________ before the land could be cultivated.

#20. To provide financial stability for paddy farmers, the government introduced several support measures, including a certified price for paddy and access to __________.

#21. The Mahaweli Project was a multi-purpose scheme designed for irrigation, hydroelectricity, flood control, and the development of inland __________.

#22. The Polgolla Dam, a pivotal component of the Mahaweli Project for diverting water to the dry zones, was constructed starting in the year __________.

#23. The Randenigala reservoir, a major dam in the Mahaweli scheme, was constructed with funding and technical assistance from __________.

#24. The ambitious plan to complete the 30-year Mahaweli Project in just 6 years was launched in 1977 under the government of __________.

#25. The 1972 Land Rehabilitation Law imposed a ceiling on privately owned __________, limiting it to a maximum of 10 hectares per individual or entity.

#26. The landmark nationalization of plantations, which saw the state acquire 62% of foreign-owned lands, took place in the year __________.

#27. The land reforms of the 1970s resulted in the growth of a small-scale landowning class, particularly in the Southern, Sabaragamuwa, and __________ provinces.

#28. The government body established in 1958 to manage the state-owned plantations was the __________.

#29. To support the plantation sector, two key institutions were established in __________: the Upcountry Estate Development Bureau and the People’s Estate Development Bureau.

#30. Besides major exports, the government promoted minor export crops such as coffee, cocoa, cardamom, and __________.

#31. To support the cultivation of minor export crops, specialized research institutes were set up in locations like Matale, Kundasale, Narammala, and __________.

#32. During the British colonial era, Sri Lanka’s economy was primarily structured to serve as a __________ for finished goods from Britain.

#33. The government released a policy document in 1955, known as the __________, which was intended to clarify its stance on foreign and private investment in industry.

#34. Following the establishment of Export Zones in Katunayake and Biyagama, another major zone was developed post-1977 in __________.

#35. An important institution established before 1970 to foster industrial growth was the __________.

#36. During the 1970-1977 period of import substitution, local production of goods such as cement, iron, steel, sugar, and __________ was encouraged.

#37. The “Hal Potha” or Rice Book, a symbol of the welfare state, was primarily used for food rationing during and after __________.

#38. Among the key reservoirs constructed under the Mahaweli Development Project were Polgolla, Victoria, Kothmale, and __________.

#39. One of the earliest industrial zones, established in __________, was located at Ratmalana, close to the capital.

#40. A key goal of developing rural infrastructure such as roads and transport services was to improve __________ for rural populations.

#41. The landmark Free Education Policy, which formed the bedrock of Sri Lanka’s social development, was championed in the 1940s by Minister __________.

#42. The expansion of the free education system included comprehensive student welfare measures such as free textbooks, uniforms, transport, and free __________.

#43. The University of Ceylon, first established in Colombo, was moved to its iconic residential campus in Peradeniya in the year __________.

#44. Through the policy of upgrading Pirivenas, the historic Vidyodaya Pirivena was transformed into the modern University of __________.

#45. As part of the expansion of higher education to the regions, the University of Jaffna was established in the year __________.

#46. Post-independence curriculum reforms focused on practical improvements, including the expansion of school laboratories, libraries, and facilities for __________.

#47. The expansion of rural healthcare services after independence placed a strong emphasis on specialized care, including pediatric services and __________.

#48. A major success of the post-independence public health program was the significant reduction and control of communicable diseases such as malaria, polio, tuberculosis, and __________.

#49. Alongside modern medicine, post-independence health policies also focused on the revival and promotion of __________, recognizing its cultural importance.

#50. To address housing needs in urban areas, a key government initiative was the construction of multi-story housing complexes known as __________.

#51. To improve living standards in villages, the government introduced programs that provided __________ for the construction of rural homes.

#52. A major reason for the focus on local food production after independence was to reverse the British colonial policy which had prioritized cash crops and relied on __________ for the local population.

#53. The architect of the dry zone revival, D.S. Senanayake, initiated these agricultural settlement programs while serving as the Minister of Agriculture during the period __________.

#54. The agricultural revival programs focused on restoring ancient irrigation systems that had been largely abandoned following the destructive 13th-century __________.

#55. Besides boosting food self-sufficiency, a key objective of the dry zone farming settlements was to __________ via irrigation.

#56. Among the farming settlements established before independence under D.S. Senanayake’s initiative were Kagama, Minneriya, and __________.

#57. Examples of farming settlements established after 1948 as part of the continued agricultural drive include Bathmadika, Girithale, and __________.

#58. The success of the post-independence agricultural settlement program was evident by 1953, by which time a total of __________ such settlements had been established.

#59. One of the significant logistical challenges in establishing the dry zone settlements was the need for extensive __________ before the land could be cultivated.

#60. To provide financial stability for paddy farmers, the government introduced several support measures, including a certified price for paddy and access to __________.

#61. The Mahaweli Project was a multi-purpose scheme designed for irrigation, hydroelectricity, flood control, and the development of inland __________.

#62. The Polgolla Dam, a pivotal component of the Mahaweli Project for diverting water to the dry zones, was constructed starting in the year __________.

#63. The Randenigala reservoir, a major dam in the Mahaweli scheme, was constructed with funding and technical assistance from __________.

#64. The ambitious plan to complete the 30-year Mahaweli Project in just 6 years was launched in 1977 under the government of __________.

#65. The 1972 Land Rehabilitation Law imposed a ceiling on privately owned __________, limiting it to a maximum of 10 hectares per individual or entity.

#66. The landmark nationalization of plantations, which saw the state acquire 62% of foreign-owned lands, took place in the year __________.

#67. The land reforms of the 1970s resulted in the growth of a small-scale landowning class, particularly in the Southern, Sabaragamuwa, and __________ provinces.

#68. The government body established in 1958 to manage the state-owned plantations was the __________.

#69. To support the plantation sector, two key institutions were established in __________: the Upcountry Estate Development Bureau and the People’s Estate Development Bureau.

#70. Besides major exports, the government promoted minor export crops such as coffee, cocoa, cardamom, and __________.

#71. To support the cultivation of minor export crops, specialized research institutes were set up in locations like Matale, Kundasale, Narammala, and __________.

#72. During the British colonial era, Sri Lanka’s economy was primarily structured to serve as a __________ for finished goods from Britain.

#73. The government released a policy document in 1955, known as the __________, which was intended to clarify its stance on foreign and private investment in industry.

#74. Following the establishment of Export Zones in Katunayake and Biyagama, another major zone was developed post-1977 in __________.

#75. An important institution established before 1970 to foster industrial growth was the __________.

#76. During the 1970-1977 period of import substitution, local production of goods such as cement, iron, steel, sugar, and __________ was encouraged.

#77. The “Hal Potha” or Rice Book, a symbol of the welfare state, was primarily used for food rationing during and after __________.

#78. Among the key reservoirs constructed under the Mahaweli Development Project were Polgolla, Victoria, Kothmale, and __________.

#79. One of the earliest industrial zones, established in __________, was located at Ratmalana, close to the capital.

#80. A key goal of developing rural infrastructure such as roads and transport services was to improve __________ for rural populations.

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