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    Question

    According to the Constitutional provisions what is the

    minimum percentage of the strength of opposition required in a State Legislature for the appointment of an opposition leader?
    A 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 40% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the explanation to the said definition it has been clarified that where there are two or more parties in opposition to the Government, in the Council of States or in the House of the People, having the *According to directions issued by the Presiding Officers of both the Houses the minimum numerical strength required for recognition as a political party is one tenth of the total membership of the House, same numerical strength, the Chairman of the Council of States or the Speaker of the House of the People, as the case may be, shall, having regard to the status of the parties, recognize any one of the Leaders of such parties as the Leader of the Opposition for the purposes of this section and such recognition shall be final and conclusive.

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