Political Science · Political Processes in India
Which of the following does NOT ensure representation to minorities?
AProportional Representation
BCumulative Vote System
CLimited Vote System
DRelative Majority System ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Relative Majority System — The Relative Majority System does not ensure minority representation, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Relative Majority System does not ensure minority representation, so that is the answer.
★It is the simple plurality or first-past-the-post method.
★The candidate with the most votes wins the seat.
★Minorities can be left without any seats under it.
★Proportional, cumulative, and limited vote systems help minorities.
★They are designed to spread representation more fairly.
★Thus the answer is the Relative Majority System.
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