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In 1966, who made the six-point proposal for the greater autonomy of East Pakistan?
In 1966, who made the six-point proposal for the greater autonomy of East Pakistan?
Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman
- General Yahya Khan
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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The Correct Option is B
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The six-point proposal for greater autonomy of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1966 was made by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh.
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- The Six-Point Movement became the foundation for Bangladesh's independence movement
- Demanded federal parliamentary government and greater provincial autonomy
- Led to Sheikh Mujib's imprisonment by the Pakistani government
- Ultimately contributed to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971
- Sheikh Mujib later became the first President of independent Bangladesh
Correct Answer: (2) Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman
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- Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman made the six-point proposal in 1966.
- The proposal demanded greater autonomy for East Pakistan.
- It addressed political and economic disparities between East and West Pakistan.
- This movement became the foundation for East Pakistan's independence struggle.
The correct answer is (B): Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman
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