Which alliance won a landslide in the 1954 provincial election of East Bengal, defeating the Muslim League?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the United Front
- Step 1: The United Front (Jukta Front) coalition was formed in late 1953 uniting the Awami League (Bhashani and Suhrawardy), the Krishak Sramik Party (Fazlul Huq), Nizam-e-Islam, and Ganatantri Dal. Answer: the United Front. Why not the others: The Muslim League, The Swaraj Party and The Communist Party of East Pakistan don't fit.
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