What does counting of votes reveal?
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Correct answer: Which candidate received the highest number of votes and was elected
After polling, the votes cast are counted. In a constituency, the candidate receiving the highest number of valid votes is declared the winner. Nomination order, campaign expenditure, or the number of meetings does not decide the result. Exam tip: link ‘counting’ with the declaration of the election result.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Which candidate received the highest number of votes and was elected
Why is this the correct answer?
After polling, the votes cast are counted. In a constituency, the candidate receiving the highest number of valid votes is declared the winner. Nomination order, campaign expenditure, or the number of meetings does not decide the result. Exam tip: link ‘counting’ with the declaration of the election result.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Electoral Politics. Topic: Polling and counting of votes.
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