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The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 52nd Amendment, is related to?

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

Answer options

  1. Panchayati Raj
  2. Municipalities
  3. Anti-defection Law
  4. Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Anti-defection Law

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Anti-defection Law šŸ“š Explanation: The 10th Schedule was added in 1985 to prevent political instability caused by elected members changing their parties after an election. It provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament or State Legislatures who voluntarily give up their party membership or vote against their party's direction. The final decision on disqualification rests with the Presiding Officer of the House.