Q. Who among the following is the author of Sri Lanka’s national anthem? Answer:
Ananda Samarkone
Notes: Sri Lanka Mathais the national anthem of Sri Lanka. There are differing accounts as to the origin of the Sri Lanka Matha. The most widely held view is that Sri Lankan composer Ananda Samarakoon wrote the music and lyrics to the song inspired/influenced by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. He is also considered the father of artistic Sinhala music.