The correct meaning of the term electoral constituency is _____________.

Assembly seats in Haryana

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Lok sabha area

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Area of the Vidhan Sabha

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Area based system of representation

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The correct option is C Area based system of representation
In our country, we follow an area-based system of representation because of large areas and vast diversity.The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. The voters who live in an area elect one representative.

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