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UPSC Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1

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Polity

Medium · Leader of Opposition, Recognition Rules

Consider the following statements regarding the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha:

1. The Swatantra Party was the single largest opposition party in India's first Lok Sabha, elected in 1952.

2. Formal recognition as Leader of Opposition requires a party to hold at least 10 per cent of the total strength of the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?