With reference to the position of Leader of Opposition in the Indian Parliamentary system, consider the following statements:

1. The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the House is recognised as the Leader of the Opposition in that House. 

2. Currently, the Leader of Opposition holds status equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. 

3. The position was recognised in Parliament for the first time in 1977. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

a) 1 and 2 only 

b) 2 and 3 only 

c) 3 only 

d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: 

• Leader of opposition is present in each house of Parliament; he is the leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the house. 
• They are entitled to the salary, allowances and facilities equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. 
• A leader of opposition, officially for the first time was recognized in 1969. 
• But in 1977 the position of leader of opposition in both houses was accorded statutory recognition

Ans: (a)