Multiple choice

The changed geographical name of Ceylon is

  1. Zaire

  2. Iran

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Penaji
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Explanation

Ceylon was officially renamed Sri Lanka in 1972 when it became a republic. The name change reflected the country's cultural identity and moved away from the colonial name given by the British. Zaire is the old name of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Iran has always been known as Iran (though formerly Persia internationally).

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