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Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka

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The head of the Sri Lankan government is ______________.

A

Prime Minister

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President

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Governor

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Secretary of State

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Solution

The correct option is B President
The President of the Sri Lanka is the head of the State and the head of the government. He is the chief executive of the union government.

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