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Between which years was J. R. Jayewardene the leader of Sri Lanka?
1972 to 1984
1980 to 1990
1977 to 1989
1975 to 1985
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J. R. Jayewardene was the leader of Sri Lanka from 1977 to 1989. He was the first President of Sri Lanka and served two terms in office. Jayewardene was a member of the United National Party and was a strong advocate for democracy and economic development. During his presidency, Sri Lanka experienced a period of economic growth and political stability.
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