A
The revenue collection efficiency of the Ministry of Finance
B
The exact demarcation boundaries established by the Delimitation Commission
C
The proportion of budgetary allocation assigned to public health infrastructure
D
Whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary, legal, and balanced
Correct answer: (d) Whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary, legal, and balanced
Explanation
Option D correctly defines the Proportionality Test as a judicial principle assessing whether state interference with fundamental rights is necessary, legal, and balanced. Options A, C, and D deal with completely unrelated administrative and financial functions.
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