The earlier name of Sri Lanka was _____.

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

The earlier name of Sri Lanka was _____.

Options:

Lanka

Ceylon

Gold Coast

Siam

Correct Answer:

Ceylon

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Ceylon

The earlier name of Sri Lanka was Ceylon.

The earlier name of Sri Lanka was Ceylon. It was officially renamed Sri Lanka in 1972 when it became a republic.