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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
Indian electoral law does not mandate a 50% vote share for winning candidates in Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections; a simple majority is sufficient. While the Speaker is traditionally elected from the majority party, the Constitution does not explicitly reserve the Deputy Speaker's post for the Opposition, although convention often dictates this.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017