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Leader of the Opposition (LoP)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A recognized position in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha if the opposition party secures at least 10% of total seats. The LoP leads critiques of government policies, demands accountability, and can serve on selection panels (e.g., for CBI Director, Lokpal appointments). The LoP is vital for healthy democracy, ensuring checks and offering alternative viewpoints. Absent the seat threshold, no official LoP is recognized, weakening oversight. The concept underscores the parliamentary principle of government by discussion and debate, demanding that the executive remain responsive to a credible, structured opposition. Its efficacy depends on the party’s internal discipline and the presiding officers’ impartiality.

Practice Questions

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Who is the first woman President of India?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?