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Detailed explanation-1: -1. Edward M Kennedy contributed to the liberation of which of the following countries? Explanation: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina conferred the prestigious ‘Friends of Liberation War’ honour on former US Senator Edward M Kennedy posthumously in Dhaka for his contribution to the liberation of Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is India and Pakistan. 1971 war for Liberation of Bangladesh was fought between India and Pakistan. it resulted in the independence of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -26 March 1971 is considered the official Independence Day of Bangladesh, and the name Bangladesh was in effect henceforth. In July 1971, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi openly referred to the former East Pakistan as Bangladesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indira Gandhi addressed the Indian League on 31 October 1971, showing that she strongly supported the people of Bangladesh and was concerned about their independence. The fighting people of Eastern Pakistan in Bangladesh during the liberation war were provided all support by India under Indira Gandhi’s leadership.

Detailed explanation-5: -Bengali Nationalism The Bangladesh Liberation War refers to the armed uprising and revolution driven by Bengali nationalists in 1971 in a bid to gain independence and self-determination for Bangladesh, which was then under then called East Pakistan.