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When elections are held in one or a few constituencies due to the death or resignation of candidates, it is called a _______.

A

Midterm elections

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General elections

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Primary elections

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By-election

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Solution

The correct option is D By-election
Elections held in all constituencies of the Lok Sabha or state assembly are called General elections.
Mid-term elections occur when the Lok Sabha or the Vidhan Sabha is dissolved before the ruling party has completed its five-year term.
By-elections are held in one or a few constituencies due to the death or resignation of candidates.

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