NDA2017General AbilityGeneral StudiesActual
By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of a national party? 1. It secures at least six per cent (6 %) of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the people or, to the State Legislative Assembly. 2. It wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States or wins at least two per cent (2 %) seats in
Options
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 4
- C1 and 2 only
- D1, 3 and 4
Correct answer
C. 1 and 2 only
Step-by-step solution
For any political party to be eligible for recognition as a National Party, it has to satisfy any of the three conditions listed below: i. Secure at least 6 % of the valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election in any four or more states and won at least 4 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election from any State or States. ii. Win at least 2 % of the total Lok Sabha seats in a Lok Sabha General Election and these seats have to be won from at least 3 states. iii. The party is recognized as a State Party in