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When East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan?

A26th December 1971
B22nd December 1971
C16th December 1971
D19th December 1971

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Correct Answer: C: 16th December 1971

Explanation: The correct answer is C: 16th December 1971. East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan on 16 December 1971, becoming Bangladesh. This followed the Liberation War in which Indian forces intervened on the side of Bengali freedom fighters, leading to the fall of Dhaka and surrender of Pakistani forces.

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