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Uttar pradesh

Posted by Vikash Dhar Diwedi on
Uttar pradesh 1. **Constitutional Status**: Uttar Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India, located in the northern part of the country. It was established on April 1, 1937. 2. **Administrative Divisions**: Uttar Pradesh is divided into 18 divisions and 75 districts. Lucknow is the capital city and administrative center. 3. **Demographics**: Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with over 200 million people. It has a diverse population, comprising various linguistic, religious, and cultural groups. 4. **History**: Uttar Pradesh has a rich historical heritage, with ancient civilizations such as the Indus Valley Civilization and historical empires like the Maurya and Gupta dynasties having flourished in the region. 5. **Geography**: The state is characterized by the fertile plains of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, along with the rugged terrain of the Himalayan foothills in the north. Major rivers include the Ganges, Yamuna, and Ghaghara. 6. **Economy**: Uttar Pradesh has a di...
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What is first-past-the-post-system? UPSC IAS

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Under First Past the Post (FPTP) system, a candidate who gets one vote more than other candidate (who comes second) is declared as winner.
This is sometimes described as winner takes all. First-past-the-post voting is a plurality voting method. FPTP is a common, but not universal, feature of electoral systems with single-member electoral divisions, and is practised in close to one third of countries.In India, all key representatives except President, Vice President, Members of Rajya Sabha and Members of state legislative council are elected via FPTP system. 

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