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52nd Constitution Amendment is related to

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Defection
  2. Reservation
  3. Election
  4. Protection of minorities

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Defection

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Defection. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution, which deals with anti-defection law. It aimed to curb political defections by disqualifying members of Parliament and State Legislatures if they defect from their parties after elections.