Multiple choice

To be officially recognised by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as an opposition group, a party or coalition of parties must have at least

  1. 55 members

  2. 60 members

  3. 80 members

  4. 1/3 of total members of the Lok Sabha
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Explanation

A political party is officially accorded the status of an opposition party in the Lok Sabha, only if it secures at least 10 percent of the seats. Maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552. So, opposition group has to have 55 members.

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