Concept:A recognized political party is one that the Election Commission officially acknowledges and grants special privileges, such as a unique election symbol.Explanation:All parties must register with the Election Commission. However, large and established parties receive extra facilities. The Commission gives them a unique symbol that only their official candidates can use. Parties enjoying this privilege and other benefits are called “recognised political parties.” Therefore, the key feature is recognition by the Election Commission with all associated privileges and facilities. The Commission has set detailed criteria: a party must secure at least 6% of total votes in a state assembly election and win at least two seats to be a state party. For a national party, it must secure 6% of votes in Lok Sabha or assembly elections in four states and win at least four Lok Sabha seats. Thus, recognition is not automatic but based on performance and official approval.Answer:C. A party that is recognized by the ‘Election Commission’ with all the privileges and facilities