SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-7

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    The Election process in India follows the First past the post (FPTP) system. THE FPTP system offers many advantages like
    1. Providing a proportionate outcome of seats based on votes.
    2. Less wastage of votes.
    3. Establishing a clear link between representatives and constituencies.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A) 1 and 2 only     

    B) 1 and 3 only

    C) 3 only  

    D) 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    A first-past-the-post, or winner-takes-all, election is one that is won by the candidate receiving more votes than any others. It is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member legislative districts. Large countries widely using FPTP include India, United States, United Kingdom and Canada.


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