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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 statements is correct?

Statement A- Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.

Statement B- It consisted of the partitioned areas of Punjab and Kashmir from British India.

Only statement A is correct.

The correct answer is Option 1 - Only statement A is correct.

Given statements:

Statement A- Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.

Statement B- It consisted of the partitioned areas of Punjab and Kashmir from British India.

Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. It consisted of the partitioned areas of Bengal and Assam from British India. The people of this region resented the domination of western Pakistan and the imposition of the Urdu language. Soon after the partition, they began protests against the unfair treatment meted out to the Bengali culture and language. They also demanded fair representation in administration and a fair share of political power. Sheikh Mujib- ur Rahman led the popular struggle against West Pakistani domination. He demanded autonomy for the eastern region. In the 1970 elections in 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.