________ provides that the seats of the Municipal Corporation shall be filled by persons elected by direct election from the territorial constituencies of the Municipal Corporation.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Article 243-R.

1. Article 243-R is part of the 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, which deals with urban local bodies.
2. This article ensures that local self-government in urban areas, such as Municipal Corporations, functions on the principle of direct elections.
3. It empowers municipal corporations to have elected representatives at the local level, ensuring democratic governance in cities and towns.
4. The seats in the municipal bodies are filled based on territorial constituencies, which are defined within the municipal area.
5. This article forms part of a broader framework to strengthen urban local governance and promote decentralization of power.
6. It emphasizes direct election as a means to provide transparency, accountability, and community representation in local government.

• Article 280-A – This article pertains to the Finance Commission and its function, not related to the election of Municipal Corporation seats.
• Article 243-G – This article pertains to the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats at the rural level, not Municipal Corporations.
• Article 275-G – This article is concerned with the grants-in-aid to states, not the election process for Municipal Corporations.