MCQ practice · SSC Bangladesh and Global Studies Board questions · Chapter 1: The Political Movement in East Bengal and the Rise of Nationalism (1947-1970)
When Mohammad Ali Jinnah proposed Urdu as the Muslim League's official language in 1937, who opposed it?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Kamruddin Ahmad
- b Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq
- c Dr Muhammad Shahidullah
- d Dr Muhammad Enamul Haque
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: b Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq
The Bengali leader Sher-e-Bangla A K Fazlul Huq opposed Jinnah's proposal.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Kamruddin Ahmad: Kamruddin Ahmad led the Gana Azadi League in 1947; the 1937 opposition was Fazlul Huq's.
- c Dr Muhammad Shahidullah: Shahidullah's protest was against the 1947 Urdu proposals, by writing articles.
- d Dr Muhammad Enamul Haque: Enamul Haque wrote articles in 1947; the 1937 opposition came from Fazlul Huq.
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