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Elections (36)Local Self-Government (27)

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India's Lok Sabha elections divide the country into how many constituencies?Read the answer and worked solution →Each Lok Sabha constituency elects:Read the answer and worked solution →To win a constituency under India's system, a candidate needs:Read the answer and worked solution →India's method of electing Lok Sabha members is called:Read the answer and worked solution →

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India's Lok Sabha elections divide the country into how many constituencies?

  1. 543
  2. 250
  3. 352
  4. 845
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Correct answer: A. 543

1. The entire country is divided into constituencies for the Lok Sabha. 2. There are 543 of them at present. 3. Each one elects a single representative. _Source: syllabus Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 3 'Election and Representation' (keps203)_

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Each Lok Sabha constituency elects:

  1. Three representatives
  2. One representative
  3. Five representatives
  4. Two representatives
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Correct answer: B. One representative

1. Constituencies are single-member in India's system. 2. Each constituency elects one representative. 3. The candidate with the highest votes takes the seat. _Source: syllabus Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 3 'Election and Representation' (keps203)_

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To win a constituency under India's system, a candidate needs:

  1. Half of all registered votes
  2. The approval of the Assembly
  3. More votes than every rival
  4. A national party's nomination
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Correct answer: C. More votes than every rival

1. Whoever has more votes than all other candidates is declared elected. 2. An absolute majority of votes is not required. 3. That is the heart of the First Past the Post method. _Source: syllabus Political Science, 'Indian Constitution at Work' Ch 3 'Election and Representation' (keps203)_

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