Q1. [3]
Explain the role of Election Commission in the registration and recognition of political parties in India.
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2022 32/1/1 Q8
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-15 06:58 · grounding rag
Model Answer
The Election Commission plays a key role in the registration and recognition of political parties:
- Registration: Every party in the country must register with the Election Commission. The Commission treats all registered parties equally.
- Recognition and Symbols: The Commission grants recognition to large, established parties and gives each a unique election symbol that only their official candidates can use.
- Criteria for Recognition:
- State Party: Secures at least 6% of total votes in a State Assembly election and wins at least 2 seats.
- National Party: Secures at least 6% of votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four States and wins at least 4 Lok Sabha seats.
Source: Chapter 4, National Parties section
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Explanation
- This question directly tests the passage on registration and recognition. Examiners expect three distinct points: registration, symbol-based recognition, and the specific numerical criteria (6% votes + seat threshold) for both State and National party status.
- Always mention both categories — State party and National party — with their exact figures; these are easy scoring points.
- Avoid writing about specific parties (BJP, INC, etc.) unless asked; focus on the process.
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