What was the old name of Sri Lanka?
Correct answer: B. Ceylon
- A. Burma
- B. Ceylon
- C. Batavia
- D. Rawan Lanka
Explanation
Sri Lanka was known internationally as Ceylon until the country adopted the name Sri Lanka in 1972. Burma is the former name of Myanmar, while Batavia referred to Jakarta under Dutch rule.
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