Multiple choice

Why did East Pakistan want independence from West Pakistan?

  1. They didn't like the way they were treating Muslims.

  2. They didn't like the way that they were treating Hindus.

  3. They wanted to unify with India.

  4. They felt that the government was neglecting them.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

East Pakistan felt politically and economically marginalized by the West Pakistan-dominated government, leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

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