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Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Which of the following is/are not the characteristic(s) of the First Past The Post System (FPTP)? 1. It is a majoritarian system where minorities are likely to remain unrepresented. 2. A candidate may win an election even if he/she gets less than the majority of the votes cast. 3. It generates proportionality between the votes cast and the seats won. 4. It always leads to a two-party system and a stable and accountable government. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is/are not the characteristic(s) of the First Past The Post System (FPTP)?

1. It is a majoritarian system where minorities are likely to remain unrepresented.

2. A candidate may win an election even if he/she gets less than the majority of the votes cast.

3. It generates proportionality between the votes cast and the seats won.

4. It always leads to a two-party system and a stable and accountable government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

  1. a.

    3 and 4

    Correct answer
  2. b.

    1 and 2

  3. c.

    2 and 3

  4. d.

    3 only

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