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In India, elections for which of these bodies are held after every five years?

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Rajya Sabha
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Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha
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Vidhan Parishad
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Only Lok Sabha
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Solution

The correct option is C Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha

The Lok Sabha the Lower house of the Indian Parliament comprising of elected represented and the Vidhan Sabha is the state legislative assembly comprised of the legislatures elected by the voters. Elections for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha are usually held after every five years.

However, if the ruling party loses the majority, the President dissolves the House and calls for fresh elections. Likewise, if the state government loses the majority, the Governor dissolves the state assembly and calls for fresh polls.


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