Question

Which of the following statement(s) about Sri Lanka is(are) true?
(i) Sri Lanka gained independence an year before India.
(ii) According to estimates, Sinhala speakers constitute 74% of the Sri Lankan population.
(iii) Tamil speakers constituted approximately 18% of the Sri Lankan population.
(iv) Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in Kandy.

• A. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
• B. (ii), (iii)
• C. (i), (iii)
• D. (i), (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (ii), (iii)

Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948. It officially recognised Sinhala as the sole official language in 1956. Sinhala speakers constitute 74% of the Sri Lankan population, and Tamil speakers constituted approximately 18% of the population. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991 by Tamil Eelam supporters in India for his support to the Sri Lankan government against minority Tamils.