Consider the following statements : 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. In the first Lok Sabha (1952-57), the Communist Party of India (CPI) was the single largest party in the opposition with 16 seats. The Swatantra Party was formed later, in 1959. 2. Statement 2 is correct. Although statutory recognition came via the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977, the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was first officially recognised in 1969. Ram Subhag Singh (INC(O)) was the first recognised LoP. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. To be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition, the leader's party must have strength equal to at least 10% of the total strength of the House (Lok Sabha). This translates to about 55 members (10% of 543), not a fixed minimum of 75 members.