Question

What is a By-Election?

ICSE Class 9 Indian History World Developments and Civics Ch 3 Elections and the Election Commission

Answer 1

By-Election are the special elections which are not held like general elections but it is done to fill the vacant seat of the Parliament.

Answer 2

Explanation:

A by-election, also spelled bye-election, is an election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections. In most cases these elections occur after the incumbent dies or resigns, but they also occur when the incumbent becomes ineligible to continue in office