Multiple choice general knowledge On which of the following dates, Sri Lanka observes its Independence day? February 4, 1947 March 16, 1948 May 22, 1948 February 4, 1948 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) gained independence from Britain on February 4, 1948. This date is celebrated annually as Independence Day. The other dates are incorrect: the independence came in 1948, not 1947.