Which of the following validates Duverger's law?
a. The dominance of The African National Congress under PR rules
b. The rise of the Scottish National Party in Britain under SMP rules
c. The existence of almost 40 political parties in India under SMP rulesd. Ralph Nader's inability to gain traction as third-party candidate under SMP rules
Correct Answer: d
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