Question
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?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indian general election of 1951–52, held from 25 October 1951 to 21 February 1952, was the first election to the Lok Sabha since India became independent in August 1947. The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide victory, winning 364 of the 489 seat
The Communist Party of India (CPI) in opposition came second with 16 seats.
Statement 2 is correct. In the Lok Sabha, a 'Leader of the Opposition' was recognized for the first time in 1969.
Statement 3 is incorrect. There is no specific requirement of having a minimum of 75 members for a party's leader to be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.