DAILY QUIZ- DEC 10

1. Consider the following statements about Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary:

1)     It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants.

2)     It is located in Palamner - Kuppam forest ranges of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)     1 only

b)     2 only

c)      Both 1 and 2

d)     Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: D

EXPLANATION:

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary:

·         It is located in Palamner - Kuppam forest ranges of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, on the Andhra Pradesh - Chittoor road.

·         This Sanctuary comes under Project elephant - a Countrywide Elephant Conservation Project taken up by the Government of India.

·         Uniqueness: The only home for Asiatic elephants in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

·         Forest Type: Southern tropical dry deciduous forest, with patches of thorn, scrub, and grassy plains.

2. Which of the following criteria for recognition as a National Party?

1)     It is ‘recognised’ in four or more states

2)     It has won at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from not less than three states.

3)     It candidates polled at least 6% of total valid votes in any four or more states in the last Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer from given below codes:

a)     1 and 2 only

b)     2 and 3 only

c)      1 and 3 only

d)     1, 2 and 3

ANSWER: D

EXPLANATION:

Criteria for recognition as a National Party:

Authority & fulfillment:

·         The ECI has laid down the technical criterion for a party to be recognised as a national party. 

·         A party may gain or lose national party status from time to time, depending on the fulfillment of these laid-down conditions.

A political party would be considered a national party if:

·         It is ‘recognised’ in four or more states; or

·         If its candidates polled at least 6% of total valid votes in any four or more states in the last Lok Sabha or Assembly elections and has at least four MPs in the last Lok Sabha polls; or

·         If it has won at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from not less than three states.

To be recognised as a state party, a party needs:

·         At least 6% vote-share in the last Assembly election and have at least 2 MLAs; or

·         have 6% vote-share in the last Lok Sabha elections from that state and at least one MP from that state; or

·         At least 3% of the total number of seats or three seats, whichever is more, in the last Assembly elections; or

·         At least one MP for every 25 members or any fraction allotted to the state in the Lok Sabha; or

·         Have at least 8% of the total valid votes in the last Assembly election or Lok Sabha election from the state.