Explore the events of the Bangladesh Liberation War with these MCQs. Learn about its causes, major players, and the aftermath.
1971 war Pakistan-Bangladesh MCQs
When did the Bangladesh Liberation War start?
a) 1965
b) 1970
c) 1971
d) 1975
What was the main cause of the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) Economic issues
b) Language and cultural differences
c) Religious conflict
d) Border disputes
Who was the founding leader of Bangladesh and a prominent figure in the independence movement?
a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Ayub Khan
What was the name of the military operation launched by Pakistan in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) that led to the war?
a) Operation Green Star
b) Operation Desert Storm
c) Operation Searchlight
d) Operation Blue Moon
Which country actively supported Bangladesh’s struggle for independence during the war?
a) United States
b) India
c) China
d) United Kingdom
What role did India play in the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) It supported Pakistan.
b) It remained neutral.
c) It provided military assistance to Bangladesh.
d) It mediated peace talks.
Who was the Prime Minister of India during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) Lal Bahadur Shastri
b) Rajiv Gandhi
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Indira Gandhi
The Bangladesh Liberation War resulted in the creation of an independent nation. What is the official language of Bangladesh?
a) Urdu
b) Bengali
c) Hindi
d) Punjabi
What was the name of the first President of Bangladesh, who served from 1971 to 1973?
a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
b) Ziaur Rahman
c) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
d) Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad
Who served as the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, from 1971 to 1973?
a) Sheikh Hasina
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Khaleda Zia
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
What international organization played a crucial role in mediating a ceasefire during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) ASEAN
d) SAARC
What was the name of the Pakistani military officer who led the military operation in East Pakistan during the war?
a) General Ayub Khan
b) General Ziaur Rahman
c) General A. A. K. Niazi
d) General Pervez Musharraf
During the war, which Indian state played a significant role in supporting the Bangladeshi refugees and the independence movement?
a) West Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Bihar
d) Rajasthan
What was the name of the Pakistani President who declared martial law in East Pakistan, leading to the outbreak of the war?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Yahya Khan
c) Iskander Mirza
d) Ayub Khan
What was the main factor that contributed to the mass exodus of refugees from East Pakistan to India during the war?
a) Economic opportunities in India
b) Famine and food shortages
c) Political repression and violence
d) Natural disasters
What role did the Mukti Bahini play in the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) It was the Pakistani military’s elite unit.
b) It was an Indian peacekeeping force.
c) It was a pro-Pakistani militia.
d) It was a Bangladeshi resistance movement.
Who was the first person to declare the independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971?
a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
In which year did the Bangladesh Liberation War officially end?
a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973
What was the name of the operation launched by the Indian military to support Bangladesh’s struggle for independence?
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Vijay
d) Operation Meghdoot
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
What was the name of the first head of state to recognize Bangladesh’s independence during the war?
a) Richard Nixon
b) Nikita Khrushchev
c) Fidel Castro
d) Jacques Chirac
The Bangladesh Liberation War led to significant casualties and suffering. What is the estimated number of people killed during the conflict?
a) 10,000
b) 100,000
c) 1 million
d) 3 million
What was the main objective of the 1971 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan?
a) Resolving the Kashmir conflict
b) Redrawing the boundaries of East and West Pakistan
c) Normalizing relations between the two countries
d) Establishing a joint military alliance
The Bangladesh Liberation War marked a turning point in the history of the subcontinent. What event occurred after the war?
a) Reunification of Pakistan
b) Creation of Bangladesh
c) Partition of India
d) Formation of a new Indian state
What was the name of the leader who declared himself the President of Bangladesh after the country’s independence was achieved?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Khaleda Zia
The Bangladesh Liberation War is also known as the “Muktijuddho.” What does “Muktijuddho” mean?
a) Peaceful struggle
b) War of liberation
c) Religious conflict
d) Tribal uprising
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, serving from 1972 to 1975?
a) Sheikh Hasina
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Khaleda Zia
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
The Bangladesh Liberation War had a profound impact on the region. What major international organization played a role in mediating the conflict?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) SAARC
d) OIC
What was the main factor that contributed to the mass exodus of refugees from East Pakistan to India during the war?
a) Economic opportunities in India
b) Famine and food shortages
c) Political repression and violence
d) Natural disasters
What role did the Mukti Bahini play in the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) It was the Pakistani military’s elite unit.
b) It was an Indian peacekeeping force.
c) It was a pro-Pakistani militia.
d) It was a Bangladeshi resistance movement.
Who was the first person to declare the independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971?
a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
In which year did the Bangladesh Liberation War officially end?
a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973
What was the name of the operation launched by the Indian military to support Bangladesh’s struggle for independence?
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Vijay
d) Operation Meghdoot
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
What was the name of the first head of state to recognize Bangladesh’s independence during the war?
a) Richard Nixon
b) Nikita Khrushchev
c) Fidel Castro
d) Jacques Chirac
The Bangladesh Liberation War led to significant casualties and suffering. What is the estimated number of people killed during the conflict?
a) 10,000
b) 100,000
c) 1 million
d) 3 million
What was the main objective of the 1971 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan?
a) Resolving the Kashmir conflict
b) Redrawing the boundaries of East and West Pakistan
c) Normalizing relations between the two countries
d) Establishing a joint military alliance
The Bangladesh Liberation War marked a turning point in the history of the subcontinent. What event occurred after the war?
a) Reunification of Pakistan
b) Creation of Bangladesh
c) Partition of India
d) Formation of a new Indian state
What was the name of the leader who declared himself the President of Bangladesh after the country’s independence was achieved?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Khaleda Zia
The Bangladesh Liberation War is also known as the “Muktijuddho.” What does “Muktijuddho” mean?
a) Peaceful struggle
b) War of liberation
c) Religious conflict
d) Tribal uprising
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, serving from 1972 to 1975?
a) Sheikh Hasina
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Khaleda Zia
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
The Bangladesh Liberation War had a profound impact on the region. What major international organization played a role in mediating the conflict?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) SAARC
d) OIC
What was the primary reason for the mass exodus of refugees from East Pakistan to India during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) Political persecution and violence
b) Natural disasters
c) Economic opportunities in India
d) Religious conflicts
Who was the military commander of the Indian Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) General Ziaur Rahman
b) General A. A. K. Niazi
c) General Sam Manekshaw
d) General Pervez Musharraf
What was the name of the Indian operation that resulted in the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka in 1971?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Blue Star
d) Operation Searchlight
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
Who was the first person to declare the independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971?
a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
In which year did the Bangladesh Liberation War officially end?
a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973
What was the name of the operation launched by the Indian military to support Bangladesh’s struggle for independence?
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Vijay
d) Operation Meghdoot
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
What was the name of the first head of state to recognize Bangladesh’s independence during the war?
a) Richard Nixon
b) Nikita Khrushchev
c) Fidel Castro
d) Jacques Chirac
The Bangladesh Liberation War led to significant casualties and suffering. What is the estimated number of people killed during the conflict?
a) 10,000
b) 100,000
c) 1 million
d) 3 million
What was the main objective of the 1971 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan?
a) Resolving the Kashmir conflict
b) Redrawing the boundaries of East and West Pakistan
c) Normalizing relations between the two countries
d) Establishing a joint military alliance
The Bangladesh Liberation War marked a turning point in the history of the subcontinent. What event occurred after the war?
a) Reunification of Pakistan
b) Creation of Bangladesh
c) Partition of India
d) Formation of a new Indian state
What was the name of the leader who declared himself the President of Bangladesh after the country’s independence was achieved?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Khaleda Zia
The Bangladesh Liberation War is also known as the “Muktijuddho.” What does “Muktijuddho” mean?
a) Peaceful struggle
b) War of liberation
c) Religious conflict
d) Tribal uprising
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, serving from 1972 to 1975?
a) Sheikh Hasina
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Khaleda Zia
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
The Bangladesh Liberation War had a profound impact on the region. What major international organization played a role in mediating the conflict?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) SAARC
d) OIC
What was the primary reason for the mass exodus of refugees from East Pakistan to India during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) Political persecution and violence
b) Natural disasters
c) Economic opportunities in India
d) Religious conflicts
Who was the military commander of the Indian Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) General Ziaur Rahman
b) General A. A. K. Niazi
c) General Sam Manekshaw
d) General Pervez Musharraf
What was the name of the Indian operation that resulted in the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka in 1971?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Blue Star
d) Operation Searchlight
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
Who was the first person to declare the independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971?
a) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
In which year did the Bangladesh Liberation War officially end?
a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973
What was the name of the operation launched by the Indian military to support Bangladesh’s struggle for independence?
a) Operation Blue Star
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Vijay
d) Operation Meghdoot
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
What was the name of the first head of state to recognize Bangladesh’s independence during the war?
a) Richard Nixon
b) Nikita Khrushchev
c) Fidel Castro
d) Jacques Chirac
The Bangladesh Liberation War led to significant casualties and suffering. What is the estimated number of people killed during the conflict?
a) 10,000
b) 100,000
c) 1 million
d) 3 million
What was the main objective of the 1971 Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan?
a) Resolving the Kashmir conflict
b) Redrawing the boundaries of East and West Pakistan
c) Normalizing relations between the two countries
d) Establishing a joint military alliance
The Bangladesh Liberation War marked a turning point in the history of the subcontinent. What event occurred after the war?
a) Reunification of Pakistan
b) Creation of Bangladesh
c) Partition of India
d) Formation of a new Indian state
What was the name of the leader who declared himself the President of Bangladesh after the country’s independence was achieved?
a) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Khaleda Zia
The Bangladesh Liberation War is also known as the “Muktijuddho.” What does “Muktijuddho” mean?
a) Peaceful struggle
b) War of liberation
c) Religious conflict
d) Tribal uprising
Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, serving from 1972 to 1975?
a) Sheikh Hasina
b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
c) Khaleda Zia
d) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
The Bangladesh Liberation War had a profound impact on the region. What major international organization played a role in mediating the conflict?
a) United Nations
b) European Union
c) SAARC
d) OIC
What was the primary reason for the mass exodus of refugees from East Pakistan to India during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) Political persecution and violence
b) Natural disasters
c) Economic opportunities in India
d) Religious conflicts
Who was the military commander of the Indian Armed Forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) General Ziaur Rahman
b) General A. A. K. Niazi
c) General Sam Manekshaw
d) General Pervez Musharraf
What was the name of the Indian operation that resulted in the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka in 1971?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Trident
c) Operation Blue Star
d) Operation Searchlight
Which country was one of the key suppliers of military aid to Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War?
a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Soviet Union
What was the name of the first head of state to recognize Bangladesh’s independence during the war?
a) Richard Nixon
b) Nikita Khrushchev
c) Fidel Castro
d) Jacques Chirac
The Bangladesh Liberation War led to significant casualties and suffering. What is the estimated number of people killed during the conflict?
a) 10,000
b) 100,000
c) 1 million
d) 3 million
