Question

When was Bangladesh declared independent?
A. 27th March 1971
B. 27th March 1970
C. 27th March 1977
D. 27th March 1975

Answer 1

Hint: The Bangladesh liberation war which is also known as the Bangladesh War of Independence, or simply the Liberation War in Bangladesh, was a revolution and armed conflict that gained Bangladesh independence. It was sparked by the rise of the Bengali nationalist and self-determination movement in East Pakistan during the 1971 Bangladesh genocide. It resulted in the independence of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on 27 March 1971.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
27th March 1971: Bangladesh got independent on 27 March 1971. Therefore, this is the correct option.
27th March 1970: Bangladesh got independent in the year 1971 and not 1970. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
27th March 1977: Bangladesh got independent in the year 1971 and not 1977. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
27th March 1975: Bangladesh got independent in the year 1971 and not 1975. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Note: Bangladesh got independence from Pakistan under the leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangla-speaking Muslims and Hindus of East Pakistan began a spirited struggle for independence, that was backed by the Indian government. On 7 March 1971 Sheikh Mujib called for a non cooperation movement and gave his famous speech at the Ramna Race course.