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Q7 (CDS-II/2026) Polity & Governance › Parliament

Which of the following statements is/ are correct ?
1. In First-Past-the-Post system of representation, candidate who wins the election may not get majority votes
2. In Proportional Representation system of representation, candidate who wins the election gets majority of votes
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Both statements are correct based on the standard comparison of electoral systems as defined in NCERT and political science textbooks:

  • Statement 1: In the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) system, also known as the plurality system, the candidate who secures the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared elected. They do not necessarily need to secure an absolute majority (more than 50%) of the total votes cast.
  • Statement 2: In Proportional Representation (PR) systems, particularly the Single Transferable Vote (STV) variant used in India for Rajya Sabha elections, a candidate must secure a specific quota of votes to be declared elected. This quota is a calculated threshold that ensures the winner has a majority of the required vote pool. According to the comparison table in NCERT Class 11 (Indian Constitution at Work), a winning candidate in a PR system is characterized as having obtained a majority of votes.
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