Question

A party to be recognized as a national party must secure at least 4 per cent of the total votes polled in at least ____________.

• A. two states.
• B. three states.
• C. four states.
• D. five states.

Answer 1

The correct option is C four states.

Conditions for recognition as a National Party

1. Win atleast 2% of the total Lok Sabha seats.

2. Secure atleast 6% of valid votes in an assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election in any 4 or more states and won atleast 4 Lok Sabha seats.

3. The party is recognized as a State Party in three or more states.