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    Question

    As per Article 243T of the Constitution of India, what

    is the minimum proportion of seats that must be reserved for women in every Municipality? 
    A One-fourth of the total number of seats filled by direct election Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Not less than one-third of the total number of seats filled by direct election Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C One-half of the total number of seats filled by direct election Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The proportion determined by the State Election Commission on a case-by-case basis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No specific minimum; it is entirely discretionary for each State Legislature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 243T(3) mandates that "Not less than one-third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Municipality shall be reserved for women and such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Municipality." Additionally, Article 243T(2) requires that not less than one-third of the SC/ST reserved seats must be reserved for women belonging to those categories. These provisions ensure robust representation of women in urban local governance and are mandatory across all States.

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