In which year was the concept of first- past- the post (FPTP) as a form of the electoral system adopted in the Indian sub-continent?
1.1919
2.1935
3.1947
4.1951

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In the 1951-52 elections, for instance, the Congress party received 45 percent of the total votes but secured an overwhelming 74 percent of the seats. On the other hand, the Socialist Party, despite obtaining over 10 percent of the votes nationwide, could only secure less than three percent of the seats. First-past-the-post method of election system in India contributed to the disparity between the votes obtained and the corresponding seat allocation, ultimately boosting the Congress party's dominance.
The first-past-the-post (FPTP) system is also known as the simple majority system used in India. It declares the candidate with the highest number of votes in a constituency as the winner. FPTP is used in direct elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.