QCM QCM Quiz The Commonwealth by D.thm D.thm 69 played - 10 yrs ago The Commonwealth QCM 30 QUESTIONS expert QCM : Each question may have multiple correct answers 1 How many countries are part of the Commonwealth ? 5253545556 2 The Commonwealth represents... 25% of the world's population.21% of the world's population.25% of the world's land area.21% of the world's land area.21 billion people. 3 The GDP of the Commonwealth = 21% of the world's economy25% of the world's economy21% of international trade25% of international trade 4 The largest member in terms of population is... India (1.7 bn people)India (1.8 bn people)India (1.9 bn people)India (2.1 bn people)China (2.1 bn people) 5 The two biggest members of the Commonwealth in terms of surface area are... India and Canada.Russian Federation and Canada.Canada and the United States of America.Australia and Canada.China and India. 6 The Commonwealth is based on a voluntary association of States. But, the members... Pay subscription fees according to their wealth.Pay subscription fees according to their population.Can be suspended for non-payment of these fees.Cannot be suspended for non-payment of these fees.Subscribe to the values outlined in the Commonwealth Charter. 7 Which of these countries have been suspended because they did not respect the Human Rights ? Pakistan (1999-2004 / 2007)Zimbabwe (2002)Fiji (2006-today) 8 Nigeria has been also suspended. When? Between 1994 and 1998Between 1996 and 1998Between 1995 and 1998Between 1996 and 1999Between 1995 and 1999 9 ORIGINS. Who was the first to coin the term 'the Commonwealth of Nations'? Lord RosemaryLord RosebabyLord RoseberyLord RosteryLord Rostary 10 ORIGINS. The Declaration of Balfour... Was written in 1911.Was written in 1922.Was written in 1926.Was written in 1929.Will be written in 2093. 11 ORIGINS. The Declaration of Balfour... Stipulates that all dominions are equal in status.Stipulates that the dominions are not subordinated to the US.Stipulates that the dominions are united by a common allegiance to the Crown.Stipulates that Balfour is not a dominion anymore.Stipulates that Balfour is no more part of the British Empire. 12 With the Republic of Ireland Act in 1948, The Republic of Ireland join the European Union.The Irish Free State join the European Union.The Republic of Ireland left the Commonwealth.The Irish Free State left the Commonwealth.Northern Ireland is no more a part of the United Kingdom. 13 With the London Declaration in 1949, India accepted the British Sovereign.The UK accepted the Republic of Ireland Act.The UK refused the Republic of Ireland Act.The UK accepted the cancellation of the power of veto for Ireland.The UK accepted the cancellation of its own power of veto. 14 The Declaration of Commonwealth principles was written... In Singapore in 1971.In Harare in 1971.In London in 1979.In Singapore in 1991.In Harare in 1991. 15 The 1989 Langkawi Declaration focuses on... Opposition to gender discrimination.World peace.More equitable sharing of the benefits of globalization.Opposition to racism.Protection of the environment. 16 The 2003 Aso Rock Declaration focuses on... Democracy.Good governance.More equitable sharing of the benefits of globalization.Gender equalityHuman rights 17 According to the Commonwealth website, which of these are areas of expertise of the Commonwealth? EducationGovernanceEnvironmentYouthEquality 18 The members have some obligations. Some of them are written below, which ones? Be fully sovereign states.Respect the wishes of general population with regard to Commonwealth membership.Accept and comply with the Harare principles.Have a direct constitutional link to an existing member.Fight against ignorance. 19 STRUCTURE OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Who is the Commonwealth Chairperson-in-Office? Someone assisted by two Deputy Secretaries-Generals.The head of the governement hosting the CHOGM.Someone elected by Commonwealth Heads of government.Kalamesh Sharma, from IndiaMahinda Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka. 20 The CHOGM is held... Every year.Every two years.Every four years.For two four-year terms.For four two-year terms. 21 The CBC is a non governmental organisation. Its aim is to promote global trade and investment for shared prosperity. But, what does CBC mean? Commonwealth Business CompanyCommonwealth Business CommunityCommonwealth Business CouncilCommonwealth British ChiefCommonwealth British Company 22 The rays on the Commonwealth flag and logo... Represent the number of members in the Commonwealth.Symbolise the many facets of Commonwealth co-operation.Don't mean anything.Represent the number of CHOGM.Represent the number of members in the CBC. 23 The Commonwealth Games are held evey four years. Sports popular in Commonwealth countries are played, such as bowls, netball, rugby sevens... The last Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow in 2014. The previous edition was held in... London (2012)New Delhi (2010)Perth (2011)Sydney (2010)Sotchi (2014) 24 About mutual recognition among the Commonwealth, what is true? The Commonwealth countries must sign a chart and choose which countries are recognized.The people from Commonwealth countries can seek help at an ambassy of any Commonwealth country.The people from Commonwealth countries can seek help at an ambassy of a Commonwealth country recognized by the Commonwealth Secretariat.Commonwealth citizens can vote in the UK elections.Between members of Commonweath there are ambassadors instead of High Comissioners. 25 The Commonwealth Day is celebrated... On the 14th of July.On the 3rd Saturday in May.On the 2nd Saturday in May.On the 3rd Satuday in March.On the 2nd Monday in March. 26 The Commonwealth Secretariat... Was established in 1963.Was established in 1967.Represents the Commonwealth in the European Union, as an Observer.Represents the Commonwealth in the UN, as an observer.Represents the Commonwealth in every non governmental organisation. 27 Which of these countries are part of the Commonwealth? IrelandThe United States of AmericaBarbadosCyprusGhana 28 Which of these countries are part of the Commonwealth? MaltaPakistanSamoaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSingapore 29 Which of these countries were part of the Commonwealth but is not anymore? IrelandThe GambiaZimbabweSudanHong Kong 30 London... Is the capital of the Commonwealth.Is the place where the headquarters of the Commonwealth can be found.Is the place where the Head of the Commonwealth can be found.Is the place where the first British Commonwealth Games were held.Is the place where the first Commonwealth Games were held. A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires