Q. Consider the following statements:
1. India has adopted the ‘First-past-the-post system’ for the election of members to the LokSabha only.
2. Of two kinds of proportional representation, India has adopted list system for the election of members to the RajyaSabha.
Which of the above given statement is/are correct?
First-Past-The-Post System
Though the Constitution has adopted the system of proportional representation in the case of RajyaSabha, it has not preferred the same system in the case of LokSabha. Instead, it has adopted the system of territorial representation (First-past-the-post system) for the election of members to the LokSabha.
The system of proportional representation aims at removing the defects of territorial representation. Under this system, all sections of the people get representation in proportion to their number. Even the smallest section of the population gets its due share of representation in the legislature.
There are two kinds of proportional representation, namely, single transferable vote system and list system. In India, the first kind is adopted for the election of members to the RajyaSabha and state legislative council and for electing the President and the Vice-President.
Source: Laxmikanth
