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📘 ENGLISH CONTENT

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Recently, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference was inaugurated in Goa by the Lok Sabha Speaker.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is one of the oldest international parliamentary organizations, established in 1911.

It is a membership-based body that brings together legislators from across the Commonwealth nations.

Key Features

  • Comprises over 180 legislatures (branches)
  • Divided into nine geographic regions
  • Members are united by shared values like rule of law, democracy, and individual rights

Objectives

  • Promote parliamentary democracy
  • Enhance understanding of democratic governance
  • Encourage youth participation in democracy
  • Promote gender equality and equal representation

Structure & Headquarters

The CPA headquarters is located in London.

It operates through regional divisions, including India Region Zones.

Significance

The CPA plays a vital role in strengthening democratic institutions through dialogue, training, and knowledge sharing among parliamentarians.

It enhances cooperation among Commonwealth countries and supports inclusive governance.

📘 MCQs (ENGLISH)

Q1. CPA was established in:

A. 1900

B. 1911

C. 1947

D. 1950

Answer: B

Q2. CPA headquarters:

A. Delhi

B. New York

C. London

D. Paris

Answer: C

Q3. CPA is related to:

A. Trade

B. Parliament

C. Defence

D. Health

Answer: B

Q4. Members are:

A. Students

B. Soldiers

C. Legislators

D. Farmers

Answer: C

Q5. Total legislatures:

A. 100

B. 150

C. 180+

D. 200

Answer: C

Q6. CPA promotes:

A. War

B. Democracy

C. Business

D. Banking

Answer: B

Q7. Focus on:

A. Trade

B. Youth & gender equality

C. Agriculture

D. Defence

Answer: B

Q8. CPA belongs to:

A. UN

B. Commonwealth

C. WTO

D. IMF

Answer: B

Q9. It is:

A. Government body

B. Private company

C. Membership association

D. NGO

Answer: C

Q10. Conference held in:

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Goa

D. Chennai

Answer: C

📘 हिंदी कंटेंट

हाल ही में Commonwealth Parliamentary Association सम्मेलन गोवा में आयोजित हुआ।

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association की स्थापना 1911 में हुई थी।

यह एक सदस्यता आधारित संगठन है जिसमें विभिन्न देशों के सांसद शामिल होते हैं।

मुख्य बिंदु

  • 180+ संसद
  • 9 क्षेत्र
  • लोकतंत्र पर आधारित

उद्देश्य

  • लोकतंत्र को बढ़ावा
  • युवाओं की भागीदारी
  • लैंगिक समानता

मुख्यालय

London

महत्व

यह देशों के बीच सहयोग और लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करता है।

📘 MCQs (हिंदी)

Q1. CPA कब बना?

A. 1900

B. 1911

C. 1947

D. 1950

उत्तर: B

Q2. मुख्यालय कहाँ है?

A. दिल्ली

B. न्यूयॉर्क

C. London

D. पेरिस

उत्तर: C

Q3. यह किससे संबंधित है?

A. व्यापार

B. संसद

C. रक्षा

D. स्वास्थ्य

उत्तर: B

Q4. सदस्य कौन हैं?

A. छात्र

B. सैनिक

C. सांसद

D. किसान

उत्तर: C

Q5. कितनी संसदें?

A. 100

B. 150

C. 180+

D. 200

उत्तर: C

Q6. यह क्या बढ़ावा देता है?

A. युद्ध

B. लोकतंत्र

C. व्यापार

D. बैंक

उत्तर: B

Q7. इसका फोकस क्या है?

A. व्यापार

B. युवा और समानता

C. कृषि

D. रक्षा

उत्तर: B

Q8. यह किसका हिस्सा है?

A. UN

B. Commonwealth

C. WTO

D. IMF

उत्तर: B

Q9. यह क्या है?

A. सरकारी

B. निजी

C. सदस्य संगठन

D. NGO

उत्तर: C

Q10. सम्मेलन कहाँ हुआ?

A. दिल्ली

B. मुंबई

C. गोवा

D. चेन्नई

उत्तर: C

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