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Which country was formerly called Ceylon until 1972?

A. Myanmar
B. Sri Lanka
C. Thailand
D. Bhutan

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Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon under British rule until 1972. Myanmar was Burma, Thailand was Siam, Bhutan unchanged name in English.

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