Separation of East Pakistan (1971) – Causes and Consequences

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1. : What was the capital of East Pakistan before 1971?





2. : When did East Pakistan become the independent country of Bangladesh?





3. : What was the main language issue that led to discontent in East Pakistan?





4. : Who was the leader of the Awami League during the 1971 conflict?





5. : What was the Six Point Movement primarily about?





6. : Which Pakistani military leader imposed Martial Law during the 1971 crisis?





7. : In which year was the Six Point Formula presented by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?





8. : What was a major economic grievance of East Pakistan?





9. : Which political party won a majority in the 1970 general elections in Pakistan?





10. : How many seats did the Awami League win in the 1970 general elections?





11. : What was the total number of National Assembly seats in the 1970 elections?





12. : Who was the founder of Bangladesh?





13. : Operation Searchlight was launched by Pakistan Army on which date?





14. : Which neighboring country supported East Pakistan’s separation?





15. : What was the code name of the Pakistani military operation in East Pakistan in 1971?





16. : Which international body intervened diplomatically in the 1971 war?





17. : How many Pakistani soldiers surrendered in Dhaka on 16 December 1971?





18. : The 1971 war ended with the signing of which agreement?





19. : Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1971 war?





20. : When was the Simla Agreement signed?





21. : What role did media play during the 1971 crisis?





22. : What was the primary religion of both East and West Pakistan?





23. : What factor contributed to cultural differences between East and West Pakistan?





24. : Which event triggered the India-Pakistan war of 1971?





25. : Who was India’s Prime Minister during the 1971 war?





26. : What was one consequence of East Pakistan’s separation?





27. : What was the reaction in West Pakistan to the Awami League’s 1970 election win?





28. : Which ethnic group was dominant in East Pakistan?





29. : Who succeeded Yahya Khan as President of Pakistan?





30. : What was the main demand of the Awami League?





31. : Which country was the first to recognize Bangladesh after its independence?





32. : What was a key weakness of Pakistan’s governance structure before 1971?





33. : Who was the Indian Army Chief during the 1971 war?





34. : What was one major consequence of the 1971 war for Pakistan’s military?





35. : Which global power supported Pakistan diplomatically during the 1971 war?





36. : What was the role of the United Nations in the 1971 conflict?





37. : What was the major reason for Pakistan’s defeat in 1971 war?





38. : What international treaty was signed in 1972 to normalize India-Pakistan relations post-war?





39. : Which Pakistani general signed the surrender document in Dhaka in 1971?





40. : What was the economic status of East Pakistan compared to West Pakistan?





41. : Which Pakistani Prime Minister accepted the Simla Agreement?





42. : How many East Pakistani refugees fled to India during the 1971 conflict?





43. : What was the position of the Soviet Union during the 1971 war?





44. : What happened to the Pakistani POWs after the 1971 war?





45. : Which organization was created in 1972 for prisoner exchange and peace talks?





46. : What major constitutional change followed the separation of East Pakistan?





47. : What ideology fueled East Pakistan’s demand for independence?





48. : How long did the India-Pakistan war of 1971 last?





49. : What was the impact of the 1971 war on Pakistan’s foreign relations?





50. : Which of the following was NOT a cause of the separation of East Pakistan?





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