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A party recognised by the Election Commission of India that secures at least................ of the total votes in the General Election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly in four or more states in addition to winning four Lok Sabha seats is called a National Party.

Aeight per cent

Bthree per cent

Cone per cent

Dsix per cent

Answer:

D. six per cent

Read Explanation:

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) grants 'National Party' status based on specific performance criteria in general elections.

  • One key criterion involves securing at least six percent (6%) of the total votes polled in the General Election to the Lok Sabha or the Legislative Assembly.

  • This vote share must be achieved in four or more States.

  • In addition to the vote share, the political party must also win at least four seats in the Lok Sabha.

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