The Bangladesh Liberation War

Can you answer these questions about the Bangladesh Liberation War, fought between Pakistan and Indo-Bangladeshi allied forces in 1971?
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What was Bangladesh known as prior to declaring independence on March 26?
East Pakistan
In response to the broadcast, what atrocity did Pakistan carry out against Bangladesh?
The Bangladesh Genocide
What religion did they attempt to eliminate from the region, hoping to curb nationalism and killing up to 3,000,000 Bengali people in the process?
Hinduism
What was the codename for this military operation?
Operation Searchlight
Who led Bangladesh's provisional government?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Who was the Prime Minister of India?
Indira Gandhi
Who was the President of Pakistan?
Yahya Khan
Given Pakistani aircraft could not fly over the Indian subcontinent, what initially neutral island country allowed Pakistani jets to refuel en route to the eastern Bengal?
Ceylon
What form of warfare was employed by Bangladesh's provisional army, the Mukti Bahini?
Guerrilla Warfare
The Pakistani Air Force's airstrikes on Indian bases were modeled after those by Israel during which war?
Six-Day War
The United States attempted to prevent an Indo-Bangladeshi victory by assembling the UN Security Council to call for an immediate _______, ...
Ceasefire
...which was ultimately ____ed by the Soviet Union, alongside abstinence from France and the United Kingdom.
Veto
On December 16, General Amir A. K. Niazi ________ed to the allied forces, officially ending the war. This withdrawal of troops would be the largest of its kind since World War II.
Surrender
What nation, situated a mere 26 miles (41.8 km) away, was the first to recognize Bangladesh's sovereignty after the war?
Bhutan
What treaty did Pakistan and India sign the following year, returning Pakistani prisoners of war in exchange for a smooth transition of power? (Hint: a type of apple)
Simla Agreement
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5 Comments
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Level 46
Sep 22, 2024
Thanks! I am from Bangladesh!
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Level 71
May 8, 2025
Good quiz! Didn't expect to see a quiz about the Liberation War on here. And it's pretty well rounded and comprehensive. Can you please accept Mujib?
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Level 68
May 8, 2025
Thank you! And sure, I will add Mujib as a type-in.
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Level 63
May 8, 2025
Congrats on the spotlight!
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Level 68
May 15, 2025
Thanks Neo!