Practice First Past the Post System - 3.3.1 | 3. Election and Representation | CBSE 11 Indian Constitution at Work
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3.3.1 - First Past the Post System

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Question 1

Easy

Define the First Past the Post system.

💡 Hint: Think about how winners are decided in elections.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to votes cast for losing candidates?

💡 Hint: Consider what it means when there are more candidates than winners.

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Question 1

In the First Past the Post system, a candidate wins by:

  • Receiving a majority of votes
  • Receiving the highest number of votes
  • Receiving equal votes as opponents

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of FPTP.

Question 2

True or False: In the FPTP system, all votes contribute to determining the outcome.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how elections work when there are multiple candidates.

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Question 1

Given an election scenario in which Party A receives 40% of votes and Party B receives 30% in various constituencies, explain how Party A might win more seats without a majority of votes. What implications does this have for democracy?

💡 Hint: Focus on how votes translate to seats across different constituencies.

Question 2

Discuss the potential ramifications if India shifts from FPTP to a Proportional Representation system, focusing on representation, governance, and party dynamics.

💡 Hint: Consider both positives, such as inclusivity, and negatives, like stability.

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