Systems of Election in India

What is the First Past the Post (FPTP) system?

• A system where the candidate with the highest votes in a constituency wins

• A system where every party gets seats in proportion to votes

• A system that divides the country into large geographical areas

• A system that requires candidates to secure a majority of votes

In which elections is the Proportional Representation system applied?

• Direct elections for Lok Sabha

• Elections for the President and Vice President

• Elections for local government

• Elections for Vidhan Sabha

How are constituencies defined in the FPTP system?

• As large geographical areas

• As single constituencies for the entire country

• As units where multiple representatives are elected

• As small geographical units

What happens to the seats a party gets in the legislature under the FPTP system?

• They are always proportional to the votes received

• They can exceed the number of votes received

• They are equal to the number of constituencies

• They are determined by the majority of votes

What is a key characteristic of the candidate who wins in the Proportional Representation system?

• They are elected from multiple constituencies

• They must secure more than 50% of the votes

• They are chosen based on party votes

• They may not secure a majority of votes