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CEYLON was changed to SRI LANKA in:________?

Correct answer: B. 1972

  • A. 1970
  • B. 1972
  • C. 1975
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Ceylon became the Republic of Sri Lanka when a new constitution took effect in 1972. The name change accompanied the country's transition from a dominion to a republic.

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