Question

The majority people in Sri Lanka follow the religion
A Hinduism
B.Christianity
C Islam
D Buddhism

Answer 1

Hint:.Sri Lanka formerly called Ceylon is an island country crying in Indian ocean and it is separated from peninsular India by the Palk strait.

Complete answer:
We will discuss the distribution of religions in Sri lanka to come to the conclusion of which religion is followed by most people.About 70% of people follow Buddhism 12% Hindu ,9% Muslim Sunni, 6% Roman Catholic 1.3 other Christian and rest others. Buddhism is declared state religion of Sri Lanka. Government of Sri Lanka protect and Foster bhuddist Dharma. According to people religion is major part of their daily life. right to equality and freedom of religion is also provided by government. Indian Buddhist Emperor Ashoka's son arahath mahinda led a mission to Sri Lanka there he converted Sri Lankan King devanampiya Tissa to Buddhism. Arahath sanghamitra who was the daughter of King Ashoka brought sapling of Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya to Sri Lanka. This sapling came to be known as jaya Sri Maha Bodhi was planted in Mahameghavahana park in anuradhapura by the king devanampiya Tissa from then only the royal family helped to encourage the spread of Buddhism.Buddhism is the major religion followed by people of Sri Lanka.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:Ashoka succeeded Bindusara, he was grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. H. G. Wells calls him the greatest of kings. The deep transforming effect that the Kalinga War had on Ashoka has been described in rock edicts.This was Ashoka's last war and he turned towards spreading dhama after the kalinga war. Ashoka sent his children abroad to spread the word of peace.