Political Science · Indian Polity
Which of these facilities or benefits does a party get on being recognised as a national party by the ECI?
- 1. Land at a concessional rate in the national capital for its central office
- 2. A reserved symbol for contesting elections anywhere in India
- 3. The requirement of only one proposer for filing nomination
- 4. A designated slot on Doordarshan and AIR for election campaigning
- 5. The expenditure of star campaigners is not added to the candidate's expenditure limit
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — All five benefits are available to a recognised national party, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★All five benefits are available to a recognised national party, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★A national party can get land in the capital at a concessional rate for its central office.
★It gets a reserved symbol that it can use anywhere in India.
★Its candidates need only one proposer to file nominations.
★It gets designated broadcast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio.
★The expenditure of its star campaigners is not added to the candidate's expenditure limit.
★So a national party enjoys all these privileges from the Election Commission.
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