Q4
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Who is called the 'Father of Election Science'?
- a.David Butler
- b.T. N. Seshan
- c.Abul Kalam Azad
- d.Sukumar Sen
Answer: (A) David Butler
The British political scientist David Butler pioneered the systematic study of elections (psephology) and is called the father of election science. T. N. Seshan is remembered for electoral reforms as Chief Election Commissioner, and Sukumar Sen was India's first Chief Election Commissioner, but neither founded the discipline.