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Consider the following statements:
- 1.In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 per cent of the votes polled to be declared elected.
- 2.According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2
Electoral systems in India do not mandate a 50% vote share for a candidate to win a Lok Sabha or State Assembly election; a simple majority (plurality) is sufficient. While the Speaker is elected from the majority party, the Deputy Speaker's post is not constitutionally reserved for the Opposition, although by convention, it has often gone to a party supporting the government or a prominent opposition party.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017