Which name for the island before 1972 is still used as the trade name of its tea?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ceylon
- Step 1: Ceylon tea is sold under the old colonial name. Answer: Ceylon. Why not the others: Serendib and Taprobane are older names and Lankapura is an ancient poetic name.
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