1558General KnowledgeMedium
Who among the following is the author of Sri Lanka’s national anthem ?
ASrijavo Bandarnaike
BMatilda Pakshah
CGotabaya Rajapaksha
DAnanda Samarkone
Correct answer
D. Ananda Samarkone
Explanation
Sri Lanka Matha was composed by Ananda Samarakoon and was originally titled “Namo Namo Matha” (Salute! Salute! Motherland). Sri Lanka Matha was first performed at an official ceremony on 4 February 1949 at the Independence Memorial Hall in Torrington Square during the national day ceremony.