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 recognised 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 recognised as the Leader of the Opposition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: The Communist Party of India (CPI) was the single largest opposition party in the First General Election.CPI won in 16 seats.The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide victory, winning 364 of the 489 seats and nearly 45% of the total votes polled.Statement 2 is correct: In 1969, an official leader of the opposition was recognized for the first time.However, it was given statutory recognition in 1977. They are also entitled to the salary, allowances and other facilities equivalent to that of a cabinet minister.Statement 3 is incorrect: In order to receive the status of opposition party and Consequent Leader of Opposition in Loksabha tag a party should secure 10% of the total strength of the House i.e. 55 seats in the Lok Sabha.164
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