Which of these is not a correct argument about the need for reserved constituencies in India?

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Candidates from weaker sections should be able to win in open elections

Influential people hijacking the elections should be avoided

It would allow weaker sections to assert their dominance

Make democracy more representative

answer is C.

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The argument about the need for reserved constituencies in India that it would allow weaker sections to assert their dominance is not correct. The makers of the Indian Constitution realised that to ensure that the interests of the weaker sections were paid attention to, it was essential to provide them with enough representation in the decision-making process. Thus, a particular percentage of seats were reserved for the SCs and STs. It helps to make the democratic system more representative as decision-makers come from various sections of society.

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