Question

Most of the Sinhala-speaking people in Sri Lanka are…………………..
A. Buddhists.
B. Hindus
C. Muslims
D. Christians

Answer 1

Hint: Let us first know about the Sinhala community:
The Sinhalese, which is also known as Hela is basically an Indo- Aryan ethnic group native to the Island country Sri Lanka. They constitute almost about seventy-five percent of the total Si Lankan population.

Complete answer:
The Sinhalese are the largest cultural group in the country.
Communities in Sri Lanka:
I. Sinhalese
II. Tamils.
III. Muslims.
IV. Veddah
V. Burghers.
The Sinhalese people speak Sinhala, which is an indo-Aryan language and are predominantly Theravada Buddhists. Within Sri Lanka the majority of the Sinhalese are located in the Central, south and also in the western parts of the country. This coincides with the largest Sinhalese populations in Sri Lanka.
Language: Sinhala people speak Sinhala, this language has basically two varieties, written and spoken. The early form of the language was brought to Sri Lanka by the forefathers of the Sinhalese people from the region of Northern India.
The type of Religion in Sri Lanka is Buddhism to be precise Theravada Buddhism. The term theravada is used for school of elders. There are many areas where Buddhists and Hindus share some Religious practices and views. Sinhalese Buddhists have adopted various religious elements from Hindu traditions in their religious practices.Also there is an important Sinhalese Christian community.

So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Religion is considered as very important among the community of Sinhalese. Many forms of Sri Lankan crafts and art took inspiration from the Island country Sri Lanka and lasting Buddhist culture which has absorbed countless regional and local traditions.