AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
The Election Commission grants a unique symbol exclusively to official candidates of a recognised party. This is significant because voters — especially less literate ones — identify and vote for a party by its symbol. A candidate without this privilege cannot use the party's recognised symbol, losing instant voter recognition and the credibility associated with an established party.
Source: Political Parties, Chapter 4
The key points examiners look for: (1) the symbol is exclusive to official party candidates, (2) it aids voter recognition (especially among less educated voters), and (3) a candidate without it loses this recognition advantage. Keep your answer focused — no need to elaborate beyond these two aspects for 2 marks.