By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of national party? 1. It secures at least six percent (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 percent (2%) seats in the House of the People (i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from at least three different States 3. The party in question has got recognition as a state party in at least two states 4. It must have its headquarters in New Delhi Select the correct answer using the code given below:

By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of national party? 1. It secures at least six percent (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 percent (2%) seats in the House of the People (i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from at least three different States 3. The party in question has got recognition as a state party in at least two states 4. It must have its headquarters in New Delhi Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Key Points

  • Political Parties:
    • A party is recognised as a National Party a fulfil the following conditions:
      • If it secures 6 % of the valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
      • If it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha for many states.
      • If it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election.
      • Being recognised as a national party means a party is entitled to a reserved symbol for its candidates contesting from across the country. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
      • The headquarters is not required to be in New Delhi and it can be anywhere across the country. Hence, the statement is 4 incorrect
      • The party in question must have got recognition as a state party in at least four states. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

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