Which of the following statements is correct about East Pakistan?
A- Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman advocated for the Six-Point proposal, seeking increased autonomy for West Pakistan.
B- Bangladesh was formed in the year 1971.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2- Only statement B is correct.
Given statements:
A- Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman advocated for the Six-Point proposal, seeking increased autonomy for West Pakistan.
B- Bangladesh was formed in the year 1971.
Correct Statement 'A' should be- Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman advocated for the Six-Point proposal, seeking increased autonomy for East Pakistan.
Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman gave the Six-Point proposal for greater autonomy to East Pakistan, not West Pakistan. This proposal was presented in 1966 and outlined the demand for autonomy and self-governance for East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) within the framework of a federal structure in Pakistan. The Six-Point Movement played a crucial role in the lead-up to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.