By fulfilling which of the following conditions can a political party claim the status of a national party?
1. It secures at least six per cent (6%) of the valid votes polled in any four or more States, at a general election to the House of the People or to the State Legislative Assembly.
2. It wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States or wins at least two per cent (2%) seats in the House of the People (i.e. 11 seats in the existing House having 543 members), and these members are elected from atleast three different states.
3. The party in question has got recognition as a State party in atleast two states.
4. It must have its headquarters in New Delhi. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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