Election and Representation · Class 11 Political Science · Chapter 3
🗳️ Election and Representation
CBSE Class 11 Humanities & Commerce · Political Science · Chapter 1
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| 85% | Distinguish FPTP from Proportional Representation — Define each, then contrast on four heads (victory basis / vote-to-seat / small parties / stability) + state India's use of each. | 6 MARKS |
| 70% | Composition, powers and functions of the Election Commission — Art. 324 independent body + CEC security of tenure → functions (rolls, symbols, conduct) → powers (repoll, countermand, Model Code). | 6 MARKS |
| 55% | Why did India adopt FPTP? — Simplicity for voters + clear local accountability + tends to produce stable majority government. | 4 MARKS |
| 90% | VSA: who appoints CEC, voting age, full form FPTP/STV, Art. 324 — President appoints CEC; voting age 18; FPTP=First-Past-The-Post; STV=Single Transferable Vote; EC under Article 324. | 1 MARKS |
| 50% | Reserved constituencies / universal adult franchise — Reserved = only SC/ST may CONTEST, all vote, ensures representation. Franchise = every adult votes, no literacy bar, 18+. | 4 MARKS |