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Use the terms ‘constituency’ and ‘represent’ to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected?

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NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Social Science
Civics Chapter 3 How the State Government Works
Question 1 Page No. 35
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024

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  1. MLA, or Member of the Legislative Assembly, represents a specific area called a constituency. They voice the concerns of people in the state legislative assembly.

    – Constituency: Refers to a defined geographic area represented by an MLA.
    – Representation: MLAs act as intermediaries, conveying the needs and issues of their constituency to the legislative body.

    Election Process:
    1. Voters’ Role: Residents of constituencies vote for their preferred candidate.
    2. Candidates: Multiple candidates run for the MLA seat.
    3. Election Day: Voters choose their representative through voting.
    4. Majority Wins: The candidate receiving the most votes becomes the MLA for that constituency, representing it in the state legislative assembly.

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