The Indian Constitution adopted the ‘First Past the Post’ (FPTP) electoral system from which of the following countries' constitutions?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. British Constitution.
India adopted the ‘First Past the Post’ (FPTP) electoral system from the British Constitution, which is a part of the larger Westminster model of parliamentary democracy. In this system, the candidate who secures the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner, regardless of whether they achieve an absolute majority.
The FPTP system is simple, easy to implement, and ensures direct accountability of the elected representative to the constituents. It was considered suitable for India due to its diverse population and complex socio-political fabric, as it tends to produce stable governments by favoring larger political parties.
Other Options:
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Irish Constitution – Inspired the proportional representation system, not FPTP.
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United States Constitution – Introduced presidential system, not parliamentary FPTP.
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French Constitution – Follows a semi-presidential system with different electoral mechanisms.