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Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Explanation

  • The Indian general election of 1951–52, held from 25 October 1951 to 21 February 1952, was the first election to the Lok Sabha since India became independent in August 1947.
    • The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide victory, winning 364 of the 489 seats and 45% of the total votes polled.
    • Jawaharlal Nehru became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the country.
    • The Communist Party of India (CPI) came second with 16 seats. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
  • In 1969, an official leader of the opposition was recognized for the first time. However, it was given statutory recognition in 1977. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the House is recognized as the leader of Opposition in that House.
    • The 10% of the total strength of the House is 55 seats in the Lok Sabha. This is as per the Mavalakar Rule.
    • Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

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