First Lok Sabha Opposition
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 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.
Options
1 and 3 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: In the first Lok Sabha (1952-1957), the Socialist Party was the single largest opposition party, not the Swatantra Party. The Swatantra Party was founded in 1959 and emerged as a major opposition force later. Statement 2 is correct: The formal recognition of a "Leader of the Opposition" was granted in 1969, with relevant provisions made for salary and allowances. Statement 3 is correct: As per the Leader of the Opposition scheme, a party must have at least 75 members (or 10% of total membership) in the Lok Sabha for its leader to be recognized as the official Leader of the Opposition, with associated benefits and status. > The first Lok Sabha's opposition was led by the Socialist Party, not Swatantra; the LOO position was formalized only in 1969 with a 75-member threshold criterion. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q1
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Lok Sabha and Leader of Opposition
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Polity Ch.10 - Parliament
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