Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

Who was the leader of Awami League in the elections of 1970 in East Pakistan?

Options:

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman

Abdur Rahman Biswas

Ziaur Rahman

Correct Answer:

Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman

Explanation:

Beginning in 1970, Pakistan faced its biggest internal crisis. The country's first general election produced a split verdict- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's party emerged as a winner in west Pakistan, while the Awami League led by Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman swept through East Pakistan.