Ladakh constituency spans an area of approximately 173,266 square kilometers, making it the largest parliamentary constituency in India in terms of geographical size.
Areawise, which one of the following is the largest Lok Sabha Constituency?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2016 · Topic: The Parliament (Lok Sabha: Composition, Duration, Electoral System)
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