Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Bangladesh drafted its constitution declaring faith in secularism, democracy, and socialism. However, in 1975 Sheikh Mujib got the constitution amended to shift from a parliamentary to a 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.

Which of the following statement is incorrect about the elections of 1970 in Pakistan?

Options:

The Awami League won all the seats in East Pakistan.

The Awami League was led by Zia-ur Rahman.

The Awami League secured a majority in the proposed constituent assembly for the whole of Pakistan.

The government dominated by the West Pakistani leadership refused to convene the assembly.

Correct Answer:

The Awami League was led by Zia-ur Rahman.

Explanation:

The Awami League was led by Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman.

In the 1970 elections in the then Pakistan, the Awami League led by Sheikh Mujib won all the seats in East Pakistan and secured a majority in the proposed constituent assembly for the whole of Pakistan. But the government dominated by the West Pakistani leadership refused to convene the assembly. Sheikh Mujib was arrested. Under the military rule of General Yahya Khan, the Pakistani army tried to suppress the mass movement of the Bengali people. Thousands were killed by the Pakistan army.