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A candidate who doesn't belong to any political party is called ______ .

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political candidate

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independent candidate

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apolitical candidate

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individual candidate

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Solution

The correct option is B independent candidate
Usually candidates contest election under the banner of a political party. But someone may contest independently. A candidate who doesn't belong to any political party is called independent candidate.

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