The earlier name of Surinam was ________

A. British Guyana

B. Dutch Guyana

C. Medagascar

D. Venezuela

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.