By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of a national...........

Indian Polity (NDA) Indian Polity

By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of a national party?

1. It secures at least six per cent (6%) of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly

2. It wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States or wins at least two per cent (2%) seats in the House of the People (i.e., 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from at least three different States

3. The party in question has got recognition as a state party in at least two states

4. It must have its headquarters in New Delhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 3

2 and 4

1 and 2 only

1, 3 and 4

Explanation:

A registered party is recognised as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the following three conditions:

A party should win 2% of seats in the Lok sabha from at least three different states.
At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats.
A party gets recognition as a state party in four states.