Question

What is meant by the term 'constituency'?

• A. Place where the copy of constitution is kept
• B. A particular area from where voters elect a representative to the Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha.
• C. A body of voters
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B -A particular area from where voters elect a representative to the Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha.​
The elections are held by dividing the whole country or a State into a number of representative areas called constituencies. Thus, a constituency is a fixed area with a body of voters or residents with strong voting rights. There are separate constituencies each for Assembly elections and Parliamentary elections.