A. by election
B. primary election
C. general election
D. direct election
Correct Answer: Option B
B. primary election
Explanation
Primary election:- A primary election is an election used either to narrow the field of candidates for a given elective office or to determine the nominees for political parties in advance of a general election. it is an electoral process where members of a political party can indicate their preference for a candidate in an upcoming general election or by-election, thus narrowing the field of candidates.