Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Election And Representation

Question:

What is the other name of the First Past the Post (FPTP) system of election?

Options:

Plurality System

Homogeneity System

Proportional representation

Singularity System

Correct Answer:

Plurality System

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Plurality System

The First Past the Post (FPTP) system of election is also called the Plurality System.

 

Under First Past the Post (FPTP) system:

The entire country is divided into 543 constituencies.
Each constituency elects one representative.
The candidate who secures the highest number of votes in that constituency is declared elected.

It is important to note that in this system whoever has more votes than all other candidates, is declared elected. The winning candidate need not secure a majority of the votes. This method is called the First Past the Post (FPTP) system. In the electoral race, the candidate who is ahead of others, who crosses the winning post first of all, is the winner. This method is also called the Plurality System. This is the method of election prescribed by the Constitution.