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Consider the following statements

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Consider the following statements:

1.In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2.In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognised for the first time in 1969.
3.In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

First statement is wrong.In the First General elections single largest party in the opposition was CPI. Second statement is correct. Third statement is wrong. Party requires 50 members in the lower house for its leader to be recognized as LOP.