Consider the following statements:
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party
2. In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognized 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 recognized as the Leader of the Opposition
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
With 16 seats the Communist Party of India was the single largest opposition party in the First general Election. Statement 1 is incorrect.
In 1969, an official leader of opposition was recognised for the first time. However, it was given statutory recognition in 1977
For recognizing as Leader of Opposition the party should secure 10% of the total strength of the House 1.e. 55 seats in the Lok Sabh. Statement 3 is incorrect.