Question

What is a constituency?

• A. The smallest administritive unit within a district.
• B. An area that sends a representative to the state or national legislature.
• C. A portfolio appointed to a minister by the head of the government.
• D. An area that sends a representative solely to the Union Parliament.

Answer 1

The correct option is B An area that sends a representative to the state or national legislature.

A constituency is a geographical area. It is represented by a member of the state or national legislature. The people of each constituency choose one member through an election.