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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Q. Consider t...

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Q. Consider the following:
Which of the above given Executive/Members is/are Elected by the System of Proportional Representation?

A

1, 2 and 4 only

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B

1, 3 and 4 only

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C

2, 3 and 4 only

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1, 2 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is A
1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:

India follows First Past The Post system of Elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly of the State. While, In the system of Proportional Representation (PR) a party gets the same proportion of seats as it’s proportion of votes. In India, we have adopted a PR system on a limited scale for indirect elections. The Constitution prescribes PR system for the election of President, Vice President, and for the election to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads(Legislative Council).

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