Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India incl

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India includes the provision regarding anti-defection law ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sixth Schedule” option2=”Seventh Schedule” option3=”Tenth Schedule” option4=”Eleventh Schedule” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) Tenth Schedule.

The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection. It is popularly known as the ‘anti-defection law’.

The Tenth Schedule was inserted into the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. Its primary objective was to curb the practice of political defections by legislators elected on a party’s ticket. It specifies the circumstances under which a legislator may be disqualified on the ground of defection.

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