Question : What is the minimum percentage of votes a political party must get to acquire the status of a recognised party at the national level as of 2016?
Option 1: 1%
Option 2: 6%
Option 3: 3%
Option 4: 4%
Correct Answer: 6%
Solution : The correct answer is 6%.
The conditions to get recognised at a national level by the Election Commission of India are:
- It should get a 6% vote share in the last assembly elections in any four or more states and four seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
- It should get 2% of all Lok Sabha seats in the last election, and these seats should be from at least four states.