Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

The provision for the anti-defection law is given under which schedule of the constitution:

Options:

10th Schedule

9th Schedule

8th Schedule

12th Schedule

Correct Answer:

10th Schedule

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - 10th Schedule

The provision for the anti-defection law is given under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Defection refers to the act of an elected representative leaving the political party to which they belong and either joining another party or becoming independent.

The schedule of the Constitution of India that contains provisions for disqualification of a legislator on the ground of defection is Schedule X. Schedule X, also known as the Tenth Schedule, was introduced through the 52nd amendment in 1985 specifically to address defection by legislators. It outlines the grounds for disqualification and the process for deciding such cases.

The Anti-Defection Law aims to promote stability and integrity in the political system by discouraging opportunistic defections and ensuring that elected representatives maintain their allegiance to the party on whose ticket they were elected.