2015 · Q66
Which of the following is/are not the characteristic(s) of the First Past The Post System (FPTP)?
- 1It is a majoritarian system where minorities are likely to remain unrepresented.
- 2A candidate may win an election even if he/she gets less than the majority of the votes cast.
- 3It generates proportionality between the votes cast and the seats won.
- 4It always leads to a two party system and a stable and accountable government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A3 and 4
- B1 and 2
- C2 and 3
- D4 only
Explanation
The First Past The Post System is majoritarian (minorities may remain unrepresented) and a candidate can win with less than a majority of votes — statements 1 and 2 are true characteristics. It does NOT generate proportionality between votes cast and seats won, and it does NOT always lead to a two-party system or a stable, accountable government. The non-characteristics are 3 and 4 — option A.