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

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By-election

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Standard election

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Side election

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Election supplement

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Solution

The correct option is A By-election
When elections are held in one or few constituencies due to the death or resignation of candidates, it is called a by-election. It can also be held if the member resigns or gets disqualified under parliamentary law.

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