MCQ practice · SSC Bangladesh and Global Studies Board questions · Chapter 1: The Political Movement in East Bengal and the Rise of Nationalism (1947-1970)
Who introduced the idea of 'Basic Democracy'?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Mohammad Ali Jinnah
- b Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy
- c Ayub Khan
- d Yahya Khan
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: c Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan introduced Basic Democracy to prolong military rule.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Mohammad Ali Jinnah: Jinnah declared Urdu in 1948; Basic Democracy was Ayub's.
- b Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy: Suhrawardy opposed Ayub and was arrested in 1962.
- d Yahya Khan: Yahya came in 1969 and held an election on 'one person one vote' instead.
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