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Give an example of linguistic and religious differences _____________.

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  1. Yugoslavia

  2. Ireland

  3. Srilanka and Belgium

  4. USA

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Correct Option: C

How many independent countries emerged after the disintegration of Yugoslavia?

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  1. Seven

  2. Nine

  3. Six

  4. Eleven

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Correct Option: C

The population of Sri Lanka is divided into ___________.

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  1. Sinhala 55 % and Tamil 40%.

  2. Sinhala 68 % and Tamil 25%.

  3. Sinhala 74 % and Tamil 18%.

  4. Sinhala 80 % and Tamil 15%.

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Correct Option: C

In Sri Lanka, Sinhala was recognized as an official language in __________.

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  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1954

  4. 1956

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is an Islamic country?

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  1. Nepal

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. Japan

  4. Pakistan

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Major population of Sri Lanka and Japan practice Buddhist religion. Major population of Nepal practice Hindu religion. Major population in Pakistan practice muslim religion.

The main issue of the war between India and Pakistan in 1971 was _______________.

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  1. Repatriation of refugees

  2. Kashmir

  3. Liberation of Bangladesh

  4. Kargil

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bangladesh War of Independence or the Bangladesh Liberation War refers to an armed conflict between West Pakistan now Pakistan and East Pakistan now known as Bangladesh that lasted for roughly nine months in 1971. The war resulted in Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan.

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had concluded that instead of taking in millions of refugees, it was economical to go to war against Pakistan. As early as 28 April 1971, the Indian Cabinet had asked General Manekshaw to go into East Pakistan. Hostile relations in the past between India and Pakistan added to India’s decision to intervene in Pakistan’s civil war. Resultantly, the Indian government decided to support the creation of a separate state for ethnic Bengalis by supporting the Mukti Bahini.

India has Kalapani and Susta territorial dispute with _________________.

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  1. Bangladesh

  2. Nepal

  3. Bhutan

  4. China

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Territorial disputes of India and Nepal include Kalapani and Susta.The Kali River borders the Nepalese zone of Mahakali and the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Kali River runs through an area that includes a disputed area of about 400 km². Susta is an Indian Army controlled area. It lies between Tribenisusta, Nepal and Nichaul, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Proposal for Joint Defence between Pakistan and India was made by ______.

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  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Chou-En-Lie

  3. Ayub Khan

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mohammed Ayub Khan was a Pakistani politician and army general. He served as the second president of Pakistan. It was his idea to establish a joint defence of India and Pakistan.

Silk route, an ancient trade route, includes which of the following countries?

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  1. India

  2. China

  3. Both A and B

  4. None

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silk route, an ancient trade route includes India and China. This name was derived from silk trade that was carried by China. It connected east and west which included regions of Asia that is from china to Mediterranean Sea.

The 13th amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka made a point about ______________.

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  1. Establishment of provincial councils

  2. Sinhala and Tamil as the official language of the country

  3. English as link language

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 On 14th November 1987, the Sri Lankan Parliament passed the 13th amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka. The 13th amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka made a point about:-

1. The amendment made Sinhala and Tamil as the official language.
2. Creation of provincial councils in Sri Lanka.
3. Preserving English as the link language.