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Election and Representation — Study Plan

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

A step-by-step study plan for Election and Representation, CBSE Class 11 Political Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

74 questions80 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Elections and Democratic Representation, 2. First Past the Post System, 3. Proportional Representation and STV.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 74 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Election and Representation after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Elections make representative democracy possible.
  • Citizens choose representatives instead of directly deciding every issue.
  • The Constitution fixes basic election rules to protect fairness.
  • FPTP is the main electoral system for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
  • The winner is the candidate with the highest votes in a constituency.
  • A winner does not need 50%+1 votes.
  • PR gives parties seats in proportion to their vote share.
  • Voters usually vote for parties, not individual candidates.
  • India uses PR only for indirect elections on a limited scale.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

In FPTP, a candidate must get more than 50% of the votes to win.

India uses proportional representation for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

In PR, voters vote for individual candidates in the same way as FPTP.

Memory Tips

First Past the Post system

Plurality System as another name for FPTP

1984 Lok Sabha disproportionality example

Why votes can be wasted in FPTP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Election and Representation for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Election and Representation include Elections and Democratic Representation, First Past the Post System, Proportional Representation and STV, Reservation of Constituencies. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Election and Representation for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Election and Representation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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