10 Questions
When do we observe International Mother Language Day?
21 February
What was the seed of the language movement in Bangladesh?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah's declaration in 1948
What event led to the government declaring Bangla as a state language?
The killing of Salam, Rafiq, and Barkat
What did Muhammad Ali Jinnah declare in a public meeting in Dhaka in 1948?
Urdu would be the only state language of Pakistan
What was the outcome of the peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952?
The police opened fire on the students, leading to deaths and mass protests
What was the date of the declaration made by Muhammad Ali Jinnah regarding the state language of Pakistan?
21 March 1948
What led to the government outlawing public meetings and rallies during the language movement?
The mass protests all over the country after the police opened fire on students
Who were the martyrs killed during the peaceful protest procession on 21 February 1952?
Salam, Rafiq, and Barkat
What did the government have to do as a result of the mass protests all over the country?
Declare Bangla as a state language
When did the seed of the language movement start to show?
21 March 1948
Test your knowledge about the history and significance of International Mother Language Day, which is observed every year on 21st February. Learn about the language movement and the sacrifices made to establish Bangla as a state language in undivided Pakistan in 1952.
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