alleryStart learning →To win a constituency under India's system, a candidate needs:
AHalf of all registered votes
BThe approval of the Assembly
CMore votes than every rival
DA national party's nomination
Answer & Solution
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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