Q. With reference to the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC), consider the following statements:
- The first conference was held at Shimla under M. A. Ayyangar.
- It is held after every five years.
- It aims to enhance coordination and share best practices among legislative bodies.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only one
Notes:
- The first conference was held at Shimla under M. A. Ayyangar. Incorrect: The first conference of the presiding officers was held at Shimla in 1921.
- It is held after every five years. Incorrect: AIPOC is held every year. Bihar is organizing AIPOC after 43 years. It had last hosted the event in 1982 and before that in 1964.
- It aims to enhance coordination and share best practices among legislative bodies. Correct.