Which Article of the Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat?
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Correct answer: Article 243-D
Article 243-D provides for the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in proportion to their population. It also mandates that not less than one-third of the total number of seats be reserved for women.
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