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Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures the participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions?
Answer: Article 243 D
Notes: Panchayats are the local government and a subject of State in part of State list of Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Article 243-243O of PART-IX deals with Panchayati Raj and in particular Article 243-D ensures participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions by mandating not less than one-third reservation for women out of total number of seats to be filled by direct election and number of offices of chairpersons of Panchayats.
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