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Geography GK · Q53

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 53

Q53

The earlier name of Surinam was ________

A.
British Guyana
B.
Dutch Guyana
Answer
C.
Medagascar
D.
Venezuela

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The earlier name of Surinam was Dutch Guyana. Formerly known as Dutch Guiana, Suriname was a plantation colony of the Netherlands that gained its independence on 25 November, 1975. When the territory was taken over by the Dutch, it became part of a group of colonies known as Dutch Guiana.