Question
Differentiate between the General Election and by-election.

Answer

General electionBy-election
An election is held in all constituencies at the same time either on the same day or within a few days.An election is held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a member.
An election is held regularly every five years.An election is held before the expiry of 6 months from the date the seat falls vacant.
The representative elected in general election is elected for a full term of five years, not for the remaining period of the house.The representative elected in by-elected for the remaining period of the house not for five years.

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