Which of the following ethnic groups is the largest in Myanmar?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bamar.
The Bamar, also known as Burmese or Myanmarese, are the largest ethnic group in Myanmar, making up about 68% of the population. They are of Sino-Tibetan descent and primarily that live near the Irrawaddy River, speaking the country's official language Burmese.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, has a population of about 55 million and is made up of eight major national ethnic races and around 135 ethnic groups.