8 Consider the following statements about the leader of opposition in the parliament and identify th...........

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8. Consider the following statements about the leader of opposition in the parliament and identify the correct one/ones

1. In each house of Parliament the leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-fifth seats of the total strength of the house is recognised as leader of opposition.

2. He/she is given the status, allowance and salary equivalent to that of the Cabinet minister.

3. The leader of opposition is the part of the selection committee of Chiefs of vigilance Commission and the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Select the correct answer using codes given below

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Not 1/5th but 1/10th is the requirement for leader of opposition.Remember that a single party and not a coalition has to satisfy this criteria of 10%. This is why the present Lok Sabha has no leader of opposition.