The polling of by-elections in some Constituencies was cancelled in 2016, in which of the following States of India?

The correct answer is (C) Tamil Nadu

In 2016, polling for by-elections in certain constituencies of Tamil Nadu was cancelled by the Election Commission of India.

The cancellation was due to large-scale use of money power and electoral malpractices, which violated the Model Code of Conduct.

A notable example was the Aravakurichi and Thanjavur constituencies, where elections were postponed.

The Election Commission of India has the authority to cancel or postpone elections if free and fair voting is compromised.

Such actions help maintain the integrity of the democratic process in India.

Telangana:

No such major cancellation of by-election polling was reported in 2016.

Kerala:

Elections were conducted normally without such cancellation.

Tamil Nadu:

Correct answer due to documented cases of election cancellation over malpractice.