UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Om Birla to attend the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh premier

Q1. With reference to the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister of Bangladesh (February 2026), consider the following statements: 1. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won 209 of the 297 elected seats in the February 2026 general election. 2. Tarique Rahman is the first BNP leader to assume the office of Prime Minister of Bangladesh since Khaleda Zia's 2001-06 tenure. 3. In keeping with long-standing tradition, the oath of office was administered at Bangabhaban, the Presidential Palace. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won 209 of the 297 elected seats in the February 2026 general election.
  2. Tarique Rahman is the first BNP leader to assume the office of Prime Minister of Bangladesh since Khaleda Zia's 2001-06 tenure.
  3. In keeping with long-standing tradition, the oath of office was administered at Bangabhaban, the Presidential Palace.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. In the context of the recent swearing-in of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the term 'Jatiya Sangsad' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The official residence of the President of Bangladesh
  • B. The unicameral national legislature of Bangladesh
  • C. The apex court of Bangladesh
  • D. The cabinet secretariat that advises the Chief Adviser

Q3. Which one of the following led India's official delegation to the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister of Bangladesh in February 2026?

  • A. The Prime Minister of India
  • B. The Minister of External Affairs
  • C. The Vice-President of India
  • D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Q4. Under whose authority was the oath of office administered to Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister of Bangladesh on 17 February 2026?

  • A. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh
  • B. The Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad
  • C. The President of Bangladesh
  • D. The Chief Adviser of the outgoing interim government

Q5. With reference to the swearing-in of Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister of Bangladesh (February 2026), consider the following pairs of persons and their designations: 1. Mohammed Shahabuddin — President of Bangladesh 2. Vikram Misri — Foreign Secretary of India 3. Mohamed Muizzu — President of the Maldives 4. A.M.M. Nasir Uddin — Chief Justice of Bangladesh Which of the above are correctly identified?

  1. Mohammed Shahabuddin — President of Bangladesh
  2. Vikram Misri — Foreign Secretary of India
  3. Mohamed Muizzu — President of the Maldives
  4. A.M.M. Nasir Uddin — Chief Justice of Bangladesh
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4