Question

In 1970, many East Pakistanis felt that West Pakistan _____.

needed to assert more control over East Pakistan

was preparing to attack India

was forming secret alliances with India

treated East Pakistan like a colony

Answer 1

In 1970, many East Pakistanis felt that West Pakistan treated East Pakistan like a colony. West Pakistan had more revenue and East Pakistan felt that less of this money was being spent there than should have been, Then when Pakistan became friendly with the US and China, and India was friendly with the Soviet Union, India encouraged the separatist sentiment in East Pakistan. East Pakistan eventually became Bangladesh.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\large \boxed{\sf D}$

Explanation:

By 1970, East Pakistan paid more taxes than West Pakistan since the government was dominated primarily by West Pakistanis.  

The government was accused by East Pakistan for delaying shipments of food and relief supplies to victims of a flood in 1970.

In 1971, East Pakistan became a newly independent nation - Bangladesh