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'The 10th Schedule' of the Indian Constitution deals with:

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. Languages

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Anti-Defection Law

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Anti-Defection Law šŸ“š Explanation: The Tenth Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. It is known as the 'Anti-Defection Law'. It provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection. Defection occurs when a member voluntarily gives up the membership of their party or votes against the party's direction (whip) without prior permission.