Consider the following statements: 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent 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?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Neither 1 nor 2. ● In India, the First past the post system is followed wherein majority of votes and not 50% votes is necessary to get elected. ● According to convention, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition. This is not a constitutional provision but just a convention.

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