Question

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to recognized political parties.

Which of the above statements is /are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 3 is incorrect: They get free airtime on national and state television & Radio like Doordarshan & All India Radio to address the people and convey their message to the masses. Not applicable to other private media organizations.

Benefits of recognized political parties:

1. Recognition as a national or a state party ensures that the election symbol of that party can't be used by any other political party in polls across India.
2. Recognized State and National parties require only one proposer to file a nomination.
3. The recognized state and National Parties are given two sets of electoral rolls free of cost by the Election Commission. In addition to this the candidates contesting on the ticket of the National or state party get a copy of the electoral roll free of cost during the general elections.
4. The National parties receive land or building from the government to establish their party office.
5. They can have up to forty-star campaigners.
6. They get the time slot on national and state television & Radio to address the people and convey their message to the masses. Not applicable to other private media organizations