Which organization provides recognition to major political parties?

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Bihar STET PGT (Political Science) Official Paper-II (Held On: 13 Sept, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Election Commission.

Key Points

In India Election Commission provides recognition to major political parties.
Election commission of India
- The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India.
- The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country.
- Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body under Article 324.
- The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
- Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner.
- It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

Additional Information

According to Article 280, the Finance Commission is established for a period of 5 years.
The Finance Commission is a 'constitutional body' constituted by the President of India which gives its suggestion to the President on the states' share in the taxes of the Center.
The Governor also appoints the other members (maximum 4) for the commission.