Question 1

The International Co-operative Alliance appointed a sub-committee in ………. for the first reformulation of Principles of Co-operative Sector.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

For the second reformulation of Principles of Co-operative Sector, The International Cooperative Alliance appointed a sub-committee in ……………

Accepted Answer

The International Cooperative Alliance appointed a sub-committee in 1964 for the second reformulation of the Principles of Co-operative Sector.

Question 3

The International Co-operative Alliance revised the co-operative principles for the third time in its Manchester Congress in ………….

Accepted Answer

The International Co-operative Alliance revised the co-operative principles for the third time in its Manchester Congress in 1995.

Question 4

…………………has been compared to a "State within A State"

Accepted Answer

Cooperation, often in the form of large organizations or corporations, can wield significant power and influence, sometimes being described as operating independently or with authority similar to a government, hence the phrase "State within A State".

Question 5

…………….plays an equalizing role as a welfare factor in a capitalistic economy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of …………….plays an equalizing role as a welfare...

Question 6

…………. is a voluntary and democratic association of human beings, based on equality of control, opportunity, distribution and mutuality for the promotion of their common interests as producers or consumers.

Accepted Answer

Co-operation is the correct answer because it refers to a group or system where members voluntarily work together on the basis of equality for mutual benefit, often in the context of production or consumption.

Question 7

…………… serves as an organizational instrument for the economically weaker producers-farmers, artisans or workers and consumers for strengthening themselves and protecting themselves against the exploitation by the stronger.

Accepted Answer

Co-operation serves as an organizational instrument for economically weaker producers, farmers, artisans, workers, and consumers to strengthen themselves and protect against exploitation by stronger entities. It emphasizes mutual aid and collective effort.

Question 8

The word ………… literally means to work together or act together.

Accepted Answer

The word "co-operation" literally means to work together or act together, as it is derived from the Latin "co-" meaning together and "operari" meaning to work.

Question 9

The I.C.A appointed a Commission in …………………. to ascertain how far the principles of the Rochdale as defined by I.C.A in 1937 are observed today and the reasons for any non-observance.

Accepted Answer

The International Co-operative Alliance (I.C.A) appointed a Commission in October 1964 to evaluate the adherence to the Rochdale principles.

Question 10

. …………….is based on the principle of self interest, maximization of profits and exploitation.

Accepted Answer

Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals rather than the state own and control property and businesses. It is characterized by the pursuit of personal profit and the principle of competition, which often leads to the exploitation of labor and resources for the maximization of profits.

Question 11

…………is based on the principle of self-help through mutual help, abolition of profits and service above self help.

Accepted Answer

Co-operation is based on the principle of self-help through mutual help, abolition of profits, and service above self-help, emphasizing collective effort and mutual support.

Question 12

In ……………….form of business organization profit earning is the fundamental motive.

Accepted Answer

Capitalism is the form of business organization where profit earning is the fundamental motive, as it is based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.

Question 13

In……………. each works for all and all work for each.

Accepted Answer

Co-operation involves individuals working together for mutual benefit, where each person contributes to the group's success and the group supports each individual.

Question 14

In …………. the state is supreme, while in …………… the individual freedom occupies the front position.

Accepted Answer

In socialism, the state often controls the means of production and distribution, prioritizing the needs of the community over individual freedoms. In capitalism, the focus is on individual rights and freedoms, with an emphasis on private ownership and free markets.

Question 15

. …………….pre-supposes the dominance of the State, whereas the cooperative movement does not accept State interference.

Accepted Answer

Socialism presupposes the dominance of the State in the economy and in social services, contrasting with the cooperative movement which emphasizes mutual aid and self-help without State interference.

Question 16

The principles of 'Voluntary Association' and Democratic Management' are the guidelines for ……………….

Accepted Answer

The principles of 'Voluntary Association' and 'Democratic Management' are fundamental to the cooperative movement, which emphasizes collaboration and collective decision-making.

Question 17

International Cooperative Alliance was founded by the International Cooperative Congress held in London in ……………

Accepted Answer

The International Cooperative Alliance was founded in 1895 by the International Cooperative Congress held in London.

Question 18

The …………is the Chief Executive Officer of the ICA.

Accepted Answer

The Director General is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).

Question 19

The …………… presides over the General assembly and Board of ICA.

Accepted Answer

The President presides over the General Assembly and Board of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).

Question 20

The ICA has ……………….member organizations around the world from ………….different countries as on 26th March 2013.

Accepted Answer

The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) had 271 member organizations from 96 different countries as of 26th March 2013.

Quiz 1: International Co-Operative Alliance and Co-Operative Principles