Article 16(4) allows the State to make provisions for reservation in appointments if a backward class is:
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Correct answer: Not adequately represented in the State services
The primary condition for providing reservation under Article 16(4) is that the backward class must not be 'adequately represented' in State services. This is a matter of administrative discretion based on quantifiable data.
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