Gaus Khan

Questions drawn from Gaus Khan's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.On what date was Gaus Khan born?

   • A.25 March 1971
   • B.25 March 1909correct
   • C.20 May 1909
   • D.20 May 1980

   Gaus Khan was born on 25 March 1909.

   Source: biographical summary

2. 2.On what date did Gaus Khan die?

   • A.25 March 1909
   • B.25 March 1980
   • C.20 May 1980correct
   • D.20 May 1909

   Gaus Khan passed away on 20 May 1980.

   Source: biographical summary

3. 3.Which prestigious award was presented to Gaus Khan in 2011?

   • A.The British Empire Medal
   • B.The Bangladesh Excellence Award
   • C.The Independence Day Awardcorrect
   • D.The Liberation War Hero Prize

   Gaus Khan was awarded the Independence Day Award in 2011.

   Source: awards section

4. 4.What position did Gaus Khan hold in the Awami League starting in 1970?

   • A.Treasurer of the international branch
   • B.Head of the Bangladesh committee
   • C.President of the U.K. branchcorrect
   • D.General Secretary of the U.K. branch

   Gaus Khan was appointed the President of the U.K. branch of the Awami League in 1970.

   Source: career section

5. 5.What specific role did Gaus Khan play for Bengali migrants?

   • A.He served as their official representative to the United Nations
   • B.He worked as an accountant for their businesses
   • C.He acted as a leader for those in the United Kingdomcorrect
   • D.He served as their primary legal advisor

   Gaus Khan was a leader of Bengali migrants in the United Kingdom.

   Source: career section

6. 6.What was a primary objective of the campaign Gaus Khan organized in 1971?

   • A.To relocate refugees to North America
   • B.To negotiate a peace treaty with Pakistan
   • C.To establish a new banking system in Bangladesh
   • D.To raise funds for the liberation effortcorrect

   Gaus Khan organized a massive campaign in 1971 to raise funds for the Bangladesh Liberation war.

   Source: career section

7. 7.What type of activities did Gaus Khan coordinate to support the Liberation war?

   • A.Military training in neutral territories
   • B.Direct combat operations in occupied zones
   • C.Publicizing human rights violations by Pakistani soldierscorrect
   • D.Establishing trade routes between Europe and Bangladesh

   Gaus Khan organized campaigns to publicize human rights violations by Pakistani soldiers.

   Source: career section

8. 8.How is the Independence Day Award described in the context of Gaus Khan's honors?

   • A.A posthumous award for political science
   • B.A lifetime achievement grant for expatriates
   • C.The oldest award in South Asia
   • D.Bangladesh's highest civilian awardcorrect

   The Independence Day Award is noted as being Bangladesh's highest civilian award.

   Source: awards section

9. 9.What was one of the specific ways Gaus Khan contributed to the Bangladesh Liberation war?

   • A.By commanding air force battalions
   • B.By drafting treaties with the United Kingdom
   • C.By collecting foreign aidcorrect
   • D.By writing a new constitution for the state

   Gaus Khan was honored for his unique contribution to the collection of foreign aid during the war.

   Source: biographical summary

10. 10.What was Gaus Khan's role regarding public opinion during the war?

    • A.He focused exclusively on domestic policy in the U.K.
    • B.He contributed to the formation of public opinioncorrect
    • C.He remained neutral to protect his reputation
    • D.He censored opposing viewpoints in the media

    Gaus Khan was recognized for his contribution to the formation of public opinion during the Bangladesh Liberation war.

    Source: biographical summary

11. 11.During which year did Gaus Khan carry out activities involving protest rallies and diplomatic work?

    • A.1971correct
    • B.1909
    • C.1980
    • D.2011

    Gaus Khan organized protest rallies and diplomatic activities during the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971.

    Source: career section

12. 12.In what capacity did Gaus Khan live in the United Kingdom?

    • A.As a political refugee
    • B.As a diplomatic ambassador
    • C.As an academic professor
    • D.As a British expatriate organizercorrect

    Gaus Khan was a British expatriate organizer in the United Kingdom.

    Source: biographical summary

13. 13.What was Gaus Khan's primary political identity in Bangladesh?

    • A.A prominent politiciancorrect
    • B.A military advisor
    • C.A human rights lawyer
    • D.A government minister

    Gaus Khan is identified as a prominent politician in Bangladesh.

    Source: biographical summary

14. 14.What specific group of people did Gaus Khan assist through his organizational work?

    • A.Bengali migrantscorrect
    • B.Pakistani refugees
    • C.International aid donors
    • D.United Kingdom diplomats

    Gaus Khan was a leader of Bengali migrants in the United Kingdom.

    Source: career section

15. 15.What was the justification given for Gaus Khan's 2011 award?

    • A.For his management of the Awami League treasury
    • B.For his outstanding contribution to Bangladesh Liberation warcorrect
    • C.For his academic research into political history
    • D.For his long-term residency in the U.K.

    The award was granted for his outstanding contribution to the Bangladesh Liberation war.

    Source: awards section

16. 16.Which political organization did Gaus Khan represent while in the U.K.?

    • A.The Bangladesh Liberation Party
    • B.The Migrant Rights Front
    • C.The Awami Leaguecorrect
    • D.The British Labour Party

    Gaus Khan was the President of the U.K. branch of the Awami League.

    Source: career section