Which of the following pairs of political parties and symbols is not matched correctly?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer (c)

Explanation

• The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) is historically associated with the election symbol of a Bungalow (House), not an Arrow.
• The Arrow is the official election symbol of the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], a state party in Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh.
• Therefore, the pair "Lok Janshakti Party — Arrow" is incorrect.

Information Booster

• Symbol Allocation: Election symbols are allocated by the Election Commission of India to help illiterate voters identify candidates on the ballot paper.
• LJP Split: In 2021, the original Lok Janshakti Party split into two factions: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), which was allotted the Helicopter symbol, and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, which was allotted the Sewing Machine.
• However, in standard academic contexts (NCERT/GK), LJP is still identified by its traditional "Bungalow" symbol.
• Similar Symbols: Confusion often arises between the Arrow (JD-U), the Bow and Arrow (Shiv Sena and JMM), and the Bungalow (LJP).

Additional Knowledge

• Option (a) Indian National Lok Dal (Spectacles): Correct. INLD is a state party in Haryana, and its reserved symbol is Spectacles.
• Option (b) Telugu Desam Party (Bicycle): Correct. TDP is a major state party in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and its symbol is the Bicycle. Note that the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh also uses the Bicycle symbol.
• Option (d) Biju Janata Dal (Conch): Correct. BJD is a state party in Odisha, led by Naveen Patnaik, and its symbol is the Conch (Shankh).