Which among the following are valid conditions that can give recognition to any political party as a National Party in India?
1. Party should have polled at least six percent votes in four or more states in Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections and secured at least four seats in Lok Sabha from one state or more than one state.
2. Party has won two percent of total seats in Lok Sabha from at least three states.
3. In the last General Elections to the Lok Sabha, the party should have won atleast one seat for every 25 seats allotted in any one state.
4. Party is recognized as state party in four or more states.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:

• A party is recognized as a National Party if it fulfills any one of these three conditions:
• Condition 1: Secures at least 6% of valid votes in 4 or more states in a general election to Lok Sabha or Assembly AND wins 4 seats in Lok Sabha from any state(s).
• Condition 2: Wins 2% of seats in Lok Sabha (11 seats) from at least 3 different states.
• Condition 4: It is recognized as a State Party in four states.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because the "one seat for every 25" rule is a criterion for State Party recognition, not National Party.

Information Booster:

• Political parties are registered and recognized by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
• National parties are entitled to a permanent election symbol and free airtime on public broadcasters.

Additional Knowledge:

1, 2 and 3 (Option b)

• Incorrect because statement 3 pertains specifically to the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order criteria for State Parties.

So the correct answer is (d)