Q. Which of the following is/are demerit/s of the system of proportional representation?
1.It is a low-cost affair.
2.It does not give any scope for organizing by-elections.
3.It promotes minority thinking and group interests.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The system of proportional representation has the following demerits:
- It was highly expensive.
- It does not give any scope for organizing by-elections.
- It eliminates intimate contact between voters and representatives.
- It promotes minority thinking and group interests.
- It increases the significance of the party system and decreases that of voters.
Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity
