1537General KnowledgeMedium
CEYLON was changed to SRI LANKA in:________?
A1972
B1975
C1970
DNone of these
Correct answer
A. 1972
Explanation
In May 1972, Ceylon was proclaimed a republic and changed its name from Ceylon to the “Republic of Sri Lanka”, and in 1978 to “Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka”. All Army units were renamed accordingly.