alleryWhat share of Sri Lanka's people were Sinhala-speakers?
A7 per cent
B18 per cent
C13 per cent
D74 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 74 per cent
Sinhala-speakers made up 74 per cent of Sri Lanka's people, a majority large enough to dominate the whole country.
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