Question

In an election for a constituency in which 10,000 people voted, Amar beat Vijay by only 5 votes. Who will get elected as the representative of the constituency in this case?

• A. Amar would be chosen as the representative of the constituency.
• B. Both would be chosen as the representatives.
• C. Vijay would be chosen as the representative of the constituency.
• D. Neither of them would be chosen as the difference in votes was nearly negligible.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Amar would be chosen as the representative of the constituency.

The election of representatives abides by the principle of simple majority. That is, individuals with more votes, regardless of by how many, are considered to be victorious in such elections. Therefore, in this case, Amar would be chosen as the representative of the constituency.