Which of the following countries is a founding member of the Commonwealth?

A.

Zimbabwe

B.

Ghana

C.

India

D.

South Africa

Correct answer is D

The Commonwealth was first officially formed in 1926 when the Balfour Declaration of the Imperial Conference recognized the full sovereignty of dominions. Known as the "British Commonwealth", the original members were the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, and Newfoundland.