Indian Polity · Polity
The following table shows the first-preference vote values secured by candidates contesting the Presidential election in India: CandidateValue of First-Preference VotesA92B67C41 Total value of valid votes = 200 Based on the information given above, consider the following statements: I. To secure election, a candidate must obtain a vote value exceeding half of the total valid votes. II. At the end of the initial count, the candidate with the lowest vote value would be removed from further consideration. III. If the full value of votes transferred from the eliminated candidate is added to Candidate A, Candidate A would cross the required threshold. IV. Candidate B satisfies the required conditions to be declared elected without any transfer of votes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I, II, III and IV
- 2I and III only
- 3I, II and III only✓
- 4I and II only
Correct answer
I, II and III only
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