Daily Quiz- 323

Commonwealth

Ravneet Kaur

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Updated At : 03:52 PM Dec 29, 2025 IST

Q1. Which document transformed the British Commonwealth into a modern association allowing republics to remain members?

A. Statute of Westminster (1931)

B. Treaty of Versailles (1919)

C. London Declaration (1949)

D. Ottawa Charter (1935)

Q2. The Statute of Westminster (1931):

A. Granted dominions full legislative independence

B. Created the Commonwealth Secretariat

C. Allowed republics to join the Commonwealth

D. Established the Games Federation

Q3. Why was India’s 1949 position historically significant for the Commonwealth?

A. First Asian country to leave

B. First republic to seek continuing membership

C. First to demand mandatory defence ties

D. First to host the Games

Q4. Which of the following countries was NOT historically a British colony but still became a Commonwealth member?

A. Rwanda

B. Bangladesh

C. New Zealand

D. Nigeria

Q5. Which of the following principles does the modern Commonwealth emphasise the MOST?

A. Unrestricted free trade

B. Judicial union under UK courts

C. Shared values—democracy, rule of law, equality

D. Military integration

Answers Quiz- 322

1. B

Explanation:

Hosting rights were voted by 74 national representatives in the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly (Glasgow, 2025).

2. B

Explanation:

The bid leverages Narendra Modi Stadium + SVP Sports Enclave for multi-disciplinary capacity.

3. C

Explanation:

Delhi 2010 gave India its highest-ever medal rank—2nd position, benefitting from home advantage.

4. C

Explanation:

The modern Commonwealth is a voluntary club, not binding, and members are sovereign equals.

5. C

Explanation:

The 1926 Imperial Conference issued the Balfour Declaration, recognising equality of Dominions.

Daily Quiz- 323

Commonwealth

Ravneet Kaur

Tribune News Service

Answers Quiz- 322

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