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Which of the following voting systems is followed in India?

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Ranked voting

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Two-round system

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First-past-the-post voting

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Proportional representation

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Solution

The correct option is C First-past-the-post voting
Indian democracy follows the first-past-the-post voting system. Thus, politicians need a simple majority to win elections in India.

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