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

Hint:The elections are held by dividing the whole country or a State into a number of representative areas called constituencies.

Complete answer:
Constituency can be defined as a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) or body that patronizes, supports, or offers representation, now let’s see the answer from given options.

The original copies of the Indian Constitution, written in Hindi and English, are kept in special helium-filled cases within the Library of the Parliament of India. The original copies of The Constitution are stored within the Library of the Parliament of India.
The term or word constituency is usually used to refer to an electoral district, especially in British English, but it also can refer to the body of eligible voters or all the residents of the represented area or only those who voted for a particular candidate.
Vote or body of voter can be explained as a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals.
None of these can not be answered for this question.

Therefore the correct answer is B.

Note: India is divided into different areas for the purpose of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. The voters living in a neighborhood elect one representative. For Lok Sabha elections, India is split into 543 constituencies. The representative elected from each constituency is known as a Member of Parliament or an MP.