Question

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
• B. General elections
• C. Primary elections
• D. By-election

Answer 1

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.