UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Democratic institutions need to be transparent: Om Birla

Q1. With reference to the 28th CSPOC (New Delhi, 2026) vis-à-vis its preceding edition, consider the following statements: 1. While the 27th CSPOC was hosted by Uganda, the 28th was hosted by India. 2. The 28th CSPOC was the first edition in which semi-autonomous parliaments (non-sovereign legislatures) were permitted to participate. 3. After the 28th CSPOC, the chairmanship of CSPOC passes to the Speaker of the UK House of Commons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. While the 27th CSPOC was hosted by Uganda, the 28th was hosted by India.
  2. The 28th CSPOC was the first edition in which semi-autonomous parliaments were permitted to participate.
  3. After the 28th CSPOC, the chairmanship of CSPOC passes to the Speaker of the UK House of Commons.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Who chaired the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) held in New Delhi in January 2026?

  • A. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons
  • B. Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • C. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  • D. Anita Annet Among, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda

Q3. How many Speakers and Presiding Officers attended the 28th CSPOC held at New Delhi in January 2026?

  • A. 42
  • B. 53
  • C. 61
  • D. 67

Q4. At the conclusion of the 28th CSPOC, the chairmanship of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth was handed over to the Speaker of which of the following legislatures?

  • A. House of Commons of the United Kingdom
  • B. House of Commons of Canada
  • C. House of Representatives of Australia
  • D. National Assembly of South Africa