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CGPSC 2020 · Question 21 of 100

A party can be recognized as a State Party when : i. it secures 6% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned ii. it wins 2 Assembly seats at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned iii. it secures 4% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Lok Sabha of the state concerned iv. it secures 6% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Lok Sabha of the state concerned

General Knowledge

  1. AOnly i or iii
  2. BOnly i or Iv
  3. COnly i and ii
  4. DNone of aboveCorrect

Answer: D. None of above

Explanation

In India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) establishes precise criteria for a political party to gain recognition as a 'State Party'. This recognition is highly significant, granting parties specific advantages such as a reserved election symbol, access to free broadcast time on state-owned media, and inclusion in electoral rolls.

Source: CGPSC 2020 official paper

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