Q. Consider the following statements regarding the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC):
1.It serves as the highest forum for legislative assemblies, councils, and the Parliament in India.
2.The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is responsible for organizing the AIPOC.
3.The AIPOC was first held in 1921.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The AIPOC is the apex forum where presiding officers of legislative assemblies, councils, and Parliament come together to discuss issues related to parliamentary functioning, governance, and democratic practices. The first session of the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference was held in 1921 in Shimla, making it one of the oldest forums for legislative discussions in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The AIPOC is organized by the Lok Sabha Secretariat in collaboration with the legislative body of the host state. The conference is held periodically across different states in India.
Source: AIR
