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What is a constituency?

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

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