APSC CCE 2023 · Question 31 of 163

Consider the following factors regarding the declaration of a political party as a State Party by the Election Commission of India: (i) If it secures 6% of the valid votes polled in the State in a general election to the respective State Legislative Assembly and also wins 2 seats in the same State Legislative Assembly. (ii) If it secures 6% of the total votes in the State in a general election to the Lok Sabha and also wins 1 seat in the Lok Sabha from the same State. (iii) If it wins 3% of seats in the Legislative Assembly at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned or 3 seats in the Assembly (whichever is more). (iv) If it secures 16% of the total valid votes polled in the State at a general election to the Lok Sabha from the State or to the State Legislative Assembly. Select the INCORRECT factor/factors using the codes given below.

Indian Polity

1. A(i), (ii) and (iii) only
2. B(ii) and (iv) only
3. C(i) and (iii) only
4. D(iv) onlyCorrect