Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Quiz Practice Questions - Sri Lanka

Question 1

What is the capital city of Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

D) Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

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A) Colombo

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B) Kandy

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C) Galle

Question 2

Which ancient Sri Lankan kingdom is famous for its sophisticated irrigation systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Anuradhapura

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B) Polonnaruwa

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C) Kandy

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D) Jaffna

Question 3

What is the predominant religion in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

B) Buddhism

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A) Hinduism

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C) Islam

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D) Christianity

Question 4

Which of these is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka?

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A) Sigiriya

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B) Adam's Peak

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C) Negombo

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D) Trincomalee

Question 5

What is the traditional Sri Lankan drum called?

Accepted Answer

D) Geta Beraya

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A) Tabla

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B) Ghatam

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C) Mridangam

Question 6

Which colonial power ruled Sri Lanka before its independence in 1948?

Accepted Answer

C) British

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A) Portuguese

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B) Dutch

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D) French

Question 7

What is the name of the famous tea-growing region in Sri Lanka?

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A) Nuwara Eliya

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B) Hambantota

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C) Batticaloa

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D) Matara

Question 8

Which of these animals is endemic to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

B) Sri Lankan Leopard

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A) Bengal Tiger

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C) Asian Elephant

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D) Indian Rhinoceros

Question 9

What is the traditional Sri Lankan New Year called?

Accepted Answer

C) Sinhala and Tamil New Year

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A) Diwali

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B) Vesak

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D) Pongal

Question 10

Which ocean surrounds Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

C) Indian Ocean

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A) Pacific Ocean

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B) Atlantic Ocean

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D) Arabian Sea