Multiple choice

Sri Lanka became independent in

  1. 1946

  2. 1945

  3. 1947

  4. 1948

  5. 1961

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) gained independence from British rule on February 4, 1948, after nearly 150 years of colonial administration. 1947 (C) is one year too early, while 1946 (A) and 1945 (B) are incorrect.