Which of the following is/are condition/s to be recognized as a nationalist party? 1. If it secures six per cent of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly. 2. If it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states. 3. If it is recognized as a state party in six states. Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: At present (2019), a party is recognized as a national party if any of the following conditions is fulfilled:

If it secures six per cent of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly; and, in addition, it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states; or
If it wins two per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election; and these candidates are elected from three states; or
If it is recognized as a state party in four states.

Source: Laxmikanth Polity