With reference to the 'Leader of the Opposition' (LoP) in the Parliament of India, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 680
Options
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Explanation
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was officially recognized for the first time in 1969. In 1977, the position was granted statutory status through the 'Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977'. The leader must represent the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth (10%) of the total seats of the House (i.e., 55 seats in Lok Sabha and 25 seats in Rajya Sabha).