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The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution deals with?

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

Answer options

  1. defection
  2. the Election Commission
  3. the Finance Commission
  4. other Backward Classes

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: defection

Explanation: The correct answer is A. defection. The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. It lays down the grounds on which legislators (MPs/MLAs) can be disqualified from the Parliament or State Assemblies for defecting from their political party.