1. The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.

    The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.

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  2. When elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member. This is called By Elections.

    When elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused
    by death or resignation of a member. This is called By Elections.

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  3. For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.

    For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.

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  4. (i) The Maasai society was divided into two social categories–elders and warriors. (ii) The elders formed the ruling group and met in periodic councils to decide on the affairs of the community and settle disputes. (iii) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for the protectionRead more

    (i) The Maasai society was divided into two social categories–elders and warriors.
    (ii) The elders formed the ruling group and met in periodic councils to decide on the affairs of the community and settle disputes.
    (iii) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for the protection of the tribe.
    (iv) They also organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. Raiding asserted the power of the different pastoral groups.
    young men came to be recognised as members of the warrior class when they proved their manliness by raiding the cattle of other pastoral groups and participated in wars. They, however, were subject to the authority of the elders.

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