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The Anti-Defection Law is placed in which Schedule of the Constitution?

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

Answer options

  1. 8th Schedule
  2. 9th Schedule
  3. 10th Schedule
  4. 12th Schedule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 10th Schedule

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 10th Schedule šŸ“š Explanation: The 10th Schedule, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was inserted into the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. It sets detailed provisions regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of political defection. It was heavily designed to prevent the constant switching of political parties by opportunistic legislators.