Which one of the following best describes the electoral system of India ?

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Q: 7 (NDA-II/2021)

Which one of the following best describes the electoral system of India ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,37,32,45,15,6,3

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{'electoral system': [1, 0, 0, 2], 'post system': [0, 3, 0, 4], 'mixed system': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'proportional representation': [2, 2, 2, 3], 'general ticket': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 1 - First-Past-the-Post System. This electoral system is used in India, where the candidate who receives the highest number of votes in a constituency is elected as the representative for that constituency. In this system, the candidate does not necessarily need to secure an absolute majority of the votes.

Option 2 - Proportional Representation, is not the electoral system used in India. In a Proportional Representation system, seats are allocated to political parties based on the proportion of votes they receive nationwide or in a specific region.

Option 3 - Mixed System, is also not the electoral system used in India. A Mixed System combines elements of proportionality and constituency representation, where some representatives are elected through First-Past-the-Post system and others through Proportional Representation.

Option 4 - General Ticket, is not the correct answer either. General Ticket, also known as Block Voting, is a system where voters cast their votes for a group of candidates instead of individual candidates.

Therefore, the answer provided in the question is correct, and the electoral system of India is best described as the First-Past-the-Post System.