20 Questions
What event prepared the ground for a careful redefinition of regional autonomy in Pakistan?
The Indo-Pak War of 1965
How was East Pakistan affected during the Indo-Pak War of 1965?
It was left defenseless and vulnerable, with its communication links cut off from the world.
What was the significance of the Six Point Program proposed by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?
It represented the demands of the people of East Pakistan and was rejected by the subject committee in Lahore.
What was the reaction of the newspapers of West Pakistan to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Six-point Program?
They projected him as a separatist.
What was the outcome of the national convention in Lahore on 6 February 1966?
The subject committee rejected the Six-point charter of demand proposed by Sheikh Mujib.
What were the main grievances of East Pakistan in the 1960s?
West Pakistani domination, economic exploitation, lack of common social denominator except religion.
What was the spending pattern on East Pakistan compared to West Pakistan from 1950 to 1970?
The spending on East Pakistan ranged from 24.05% to 31.69%, while the spending on West Pakistan ranged from 68.31% to 75.95%.
What is the significance of the distribution of defense service personnel in 1955 between East and West Pakistan?
The East had 7.3% of the defense service personnel, indicating a significant underrepresentation compared to the West.
What were the proportions of 1st and 2nd Class Gazetted Officers in East and West Pakistan in 1965?
17.71% 1st Class Gazetted Officers in East, 15% 2nd Class Gazetted Officers in East.
What were the percentages of East and West Pakistan in the Pakistan Radio and Railway departments in 1965?
12.5% in Pakistan Radio, 8.14% in Railway for East Pakistan.
What event led to a careful redefinition of regional autonomy in Pakistan?
Indo-Pak War of 1965
What were the main grievances of East Pakistan in the 1960s?
Economic disparity, negligence and indifference of the central government towards the defense of East Pakistan
How was East Pakistan affected during the Indo-Pak War of 1965?
Vulnerable communication, isolation from the world, and severe strain on the economy due to dependence on West Pakistani products and services
What was the reaction of the newspapers of West Pakistan to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Six-point Program?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was projected as a separatist
What were the demands included in Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Six-point Program?
Autonomy, legislative and executive power, control over foreign aid, and military and paramilitary forces
What were the main factors contributing to the emergence of the Six Point Program in 1966?
West Pakistani domination, economic exploitation, and lack of common social denominator except religion
What were the total spending amounts on West Pakistan from 1950 to 1970, and what percentage of the total spending did it represent?
Total spending: 11,334 Crore Rupees; Percentage: 71.16%
In 1955, what were the ranks and percentages of defense service personnel in East and West Pakistan?
East: 0% Secretary, 7.3% Joint Secretary, 7.5% Deputy Secretary, 7.0% Undersecretary; West: 19% Army, 38% Navy, 38% Air Force
What were the numbers and percentages of 1st Class Gazetted Officers in the Central Secretariat for East and West Pakistan in 1965?
East: 42 officers, 5.72%; West: 692 officers
What were the percentages of East and West Pakistan in the Pakistan Radio and Railway departments in 1965?
Pakistan Radio: East 12.5%, West 87.5%; Railway: East 8.14%, West 91.86%
Test your understanding of the lecture on the Six Point Program of 1966 and the Agartala Conspiracy Case of 1968, exploring the genesis and impact of these events on the emergence of Bangladesh.
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