Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Bangladesh drafted its constitution declaring faith in which of the following principles?

Options:

secularism

democracy 

socialism

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above

Option 1- secularism
Option 2- democracy
Option 3- socialism
Option 4- All of the above


Bangladesh was formed as an independent country in 1971. Bangladesh drafted its constitution declaring faith in secularism, democracy and socialism. However, in 1975 Sheikh Mujib got the constitution amended to shift fr om the parliamentary to presidential form of government. He also abolished all parties except his own, the Awami League. This led to conflicts and tensions. In a dramatic and tragic development, he was assassinated in a military uprising in August 1975.