Question

From which country did Bangladesh get independence?

A. India

B. UK

C. Pakistan

D. Burma

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : C

The correct answer is C.

• Bangladesh freedom war or liberation war was fought in 1971.
• Previously, Bangladesh is known as East Pakistan.
• The war began after the Pakistani military junta based in West Pakistan launched Operation Searchlight against the people of East Pakistan on the night of 25 March 1971. 
• The war ended on 16 December 1971 after West Pakistan surrendered.
• India joined the war on 3 December 1971, after Pakistan launched preemptive air strikes on North India.

• Prime Minister of Bangladesh - Sheikh Hasina
• Capital of Bangladesh - Dhaka
• Currency - Bangladeshi Taka
• SAARC was founded on 8 December 1985.
• The headquarters of SAARC is in Kathmandu, Nepal.