Statement (1) is incorrect. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a national party. Its symbol is a 'Broom'. There is no major national party whose symbol is a 'Book'. Statement (2) is generally correct. As of the 2024 elections, there were 6-8 national parties depending on the exact cut-off and recent changes in recognition. However, the number 6 is plausible for recognised national parties. Statement (3) is correct. The number of state parties contesting elections is usually in the range of 40-50. Statement (4) is correct. The number of recognised (unregistered) parties contesting elections is very high, often in the hundreds. So, 390 is a plausible figure for unregistered parties.
Indian National Congress 6. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) - Note: Its recognition status has been subject to changes and debate. However, historically it was a national party. 7. National People's Party (NPP) 8. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) - Note: AAP gained national party status recently.The question lists "All India Trimool Congress" and "National People's Party" as options (1) and (2). All India Forward Block and Indian National Lok Dal are typically recognised as State Parties, not National Parties. 94. Which of the following statement is incorrect as regards to political parties which contested in the General Election (Lok Sabha) of 2024? (1) The symbol of a national party which contested the election was a 'Book'. (2) There were 6 national parties which contested the election. (3) There were 47 state parties which contested the election. (4) There were 390 recognised (unregistered) parties which contested the election. (5) Question not attempted
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