CUET Preparation Today
Which of the following statements is correct for the First Past the Post system of election? |
More than one representative may be elected from one constituency. Voter votes for the party. Every party gets seats in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets. Candidate who wins the election may not get a majority (50%+1) votes. |
Candidate who wins the election may not get a majority (50%+1) votes. |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Candidate who wins the election may not get a majority (50%+1) votes. The correct statement for the First Past the Post (FPTP) system is: Candidate who wins the election may not get a majority (50%+1) votes. In the FPTP system, the candidate who secures the highest number of votes wins, even if that number is less than 50% of the total votes cast. |
