Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the old name for Srilanka ?

  1. Ceylon

  2. Lankesh

  3. East pakistan

  4. Spice Island
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Explanation

Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon until 1972 when it changed its name. The name Ceylon was derived from ancient Tamil and Sanskrit names. Lankesh is not a historical name, East Pakistan became Bangladesh, and Spice Island refers to different locations.

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