Match the following parties with their reserved symbols and choose the INCORRECT one among the following:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. All India Trinamool Congress – Sickle .
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)'s reserved election symbol is Flowers and Grass, not a Sickle. This symbol reflects the party's grassroots origins and its focus on the common people. The Sickle symbol is associated with communist parties in India, such as the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)].
Other Options:
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National People’s Party – Book: The National People's Party (NPP) uses the Book as its election symbol, representing education and knowledge.
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Nationalist Congress Party – Clock: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) historically used the Clock symbol. However, due to a factional dispute, the Election Commission allotted the Clock symbol to the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, while the Sharad Pawar faction was allotted the symbol of a Man Blowing Turha (trumpet) .
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Bahujan Samaj Party – Elephant: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) uses the Elephant as its election symbol, symbolizing strength and unity among the marginalized communities.