What is the minimum percentage of seats a party should get to be recognised as the opposition party in the legislature?
A
20%
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B
15%
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C
10%
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D
No such limit
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Solution
The correct option is D No such limit No minimum percentage of seats is needed by a party to act as the opposition party in the legislature. Official Opposition is a term used in India to designate the political party which has secured the largest number of seats in the Lower House of parliament (Lok Sabha) but is not a part of the ruling party or coalition. This party forms the opposition party in the Parliament.