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Pakistan - 2 Flashcards

1
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What was the Lahore Resolution of 1940

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A political statement by the All-India Muslim League calling for independent states for Muslims which laid the groundwork for Pakistan.

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What was the purpose of the Radcliffe Line in 1947

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It demarcated the border between India and Pakistan during partition

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Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan after 1947

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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What was the East Bengal Act of 1948

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A law passed to establish Urdu as the sole national language of Pakistan

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What was the Jinnah-Suhrawardy pact of 1948

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An agreement between Jinnah and Suhrawardy to calm the language issue but was unsuccessful.

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What was the main economic complaint in East Pakistan in 1949

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Economic underrepresentation and unequal development compared to West Pakistan.

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What was the significance of the Awami Muslim League’s formation in 1949

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It became the main political force in East Pakistan advocating for autonomy.

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What was the demand of the All-Party State Language Committee formed in 1949

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To make Bengali one of the state languages of Pakistan.

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When was the first major language protest in East Pakistan

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March 11

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What major development happened in East Pakistan’s political scene in 1950

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The introduction of the East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act

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When was the United Front formed

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1953

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What was the key result of the 1954 elections in East Bengal

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The United Front’s overwhelming victory over the Muslim League.

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Why was the United Front government dismissed in 1954

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The central government in West Pakistan imposed Governor’s rule due to concerns about autonomy demands.

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What did the One Unit policy of 1955 propose

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It merged West Pakistan provinces into a single entity to balance power against East Pakistan.

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What was East Pakistan’s role in the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan

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East Pakistan gained representation based on parity with West Pakistan.

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What was the major shift in the political landscape of 1956

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Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy became Prime Minister of Pakistan

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17
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What was the significance of the 1958 martial law

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It suspended the constitution

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What economic issue grew in East Pakistan between 1958 and 1962

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A widening economic disparity with resources and industries being developed mostly in West Pakistan.

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What event occurred in 1960 related to Ayub Khan

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Ayub Khan was elected president of Pakistan through indirect elections

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What was the economic disparity in the 1960s between East and West Pakistan

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West Pakistan received more financial aid and investment

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What did the National Finance Commission (NFC) of 1961 reveal

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That East Pakistan contributed more to national revenue but received less in return.

22
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What was the significance of the 1962 constitution

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It centralized power in the hands of Ayub Khan

23
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What was the consequence of the Basic Democracies system introduced in 1962

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It provided limited local representation but concentrated power in the presidency

24
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What led to the 1962 protests in Dhaka

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Discontent over the imposition of the centralized constitution and lack of autonomy for East Pakistan.

25
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Who was Maulana Bhashani

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A political leader who left the Awami League in 1957 and led the National Awami Party

26
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What was the reaction to the 1965 Indo-Pakistani war in East Pakistan

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It highlighted the defense vulnerability of East Pakistan and increased demands for greater autonomy.

27
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What was the Tashkent Agreement of 1966

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A peace accord between India and Pakistan

28
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What major political event happened in 1966

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman presented the Six-Point Movement for East Pakistan’s autonomy.

29
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What was the central demand of the Six-Point Movement

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Control over the economy

30
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What was Operation Gibraltar in 1965

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A Pakistani military operation in Kashmir that had indirect effects on East Pakistan by diverting resources away from the region.

31
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What major industrial event took place in Chittagong in 1966

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The government began developing the Chittagong Export Processing Zone to boost exports from East Pakistan.

32
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What was the Agartala Conspiracy Case of 1968

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A government accusation that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other leaders were plotting with India to secede East Pakistan.

33
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What was the result of the Agartala Conspiracy Case

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Mass protests in East Pakistan forced the government to drop charges and release Sheikh Mujib.

34
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Who led the mass uprising of 1969

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Awami League

35
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What caused Ayub Khan to resign in 1969

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Mass protests and strikes in both East and West Pakistan due to dissatisfaction with his rule.

36
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Who replaced Ayub Khan as president

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General Yahya Khan.

37
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What key change did Yahya Khan implement in 1969

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He promised free and fair elections and announced the disbandment of the One Unit policy.

38
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What was the significance of the 1969 Round Table Conference

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It was an attempt by Ayub Khan to negotiate with political leaders but failed to resolve tensions.

39
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What was the main demand of East Pakistan in the 1970 elections

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Full autonomy under the Six-Point Movement.

40
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What role did Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani play in the 1970 elections

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He boycotted the elections

41
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What was the outcome of the 1970 cyclone in East Pakistan

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The Bhola cyclone led to a humanitarian crisis and widespread anger over the government’s slow response.

42
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How did the Bhola cyclone affect the 1970 elections

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It increased anti-government sentiment and support for the Awami League.

43
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What was the Awami League’s stance in the 1970 election campaign

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They called for full autonomy for East Pakistan and implementation of the Six-Point Movement.

44
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What was the result of the 1970 general elections in East Pakistan

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The Awami League won 160 out of 162 seats in East Pakistan

45
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What did the Awami League’s election victory in 1970 signify

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A mandate for greater autonomy and self-governance in East Pakistan.

46
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What was the political crisis after the 1970 election

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The West Pakistani government refused to transfer power to the Awami League.

47
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What year did East Pakistan first propose becoming independent

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Late 1960s during the height of political tension.

48
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Who was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1970

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The leader of the Pakistan People’s Party in West Pakistan

49
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What was the political tension between Bhutto and Mujib in 1970

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Bhutto refused to accept the Awami League’s dominance

50
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What role did the military play in the 1970 political crisis

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The military

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