Explain any four strengths of the European Union that make it an influential regional organisation.

OR

Explain the circumstances responsible for the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.

The four strengths of the European Union that make it an influential regional organisation are:

1. European Union is the largest economy in the world.

2. It is an important block in WTO-World Trade Organization.

3. It has its flag, anthem, and currency as well.

4. The share of the EU in the World Bank is three times the share of the US.

5. Two of the members of the EU are the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

OR

The circumstances responsible for the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 are:

1. Sheikh Mujib had won all the seats in East Pakistan and secured the majority.

2. The government of West Pakistan did not convene the Assembly.

3. He was arrested and this led to many violent protests.

4. The Pakistan army killed many people.

5. Many Bangladeshis migrated to India to safeguard themselves.

6. India was in support of the demands of East Pakistan.