Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

Answer questions based on the picture given.

What was done later to deal with 'aaya ram,gaya ram' phenomena?

Options:

An executive order was passed banning floor-crossing.

A commission was appointed by the Government of India to look into the phenomena.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha convened an all-party convention to develop a code of conduct for the legislators.

Parliament brought in a constitutional amendment and an Anti-Defection Law to outlaw defections.

Correct Answer:

Parliament brought in a constitutional amendment and an Anti-Defection Law to outlaw defections.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Parliament brought in a constitutional amendment and an Anti-Defection Law to outlaw defections.

To deal with the "Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram" phenomenon of frequent floor-crossing by legislators, Parliament enacted the 52nd Constitutional Amendment in 1985, which introduced the Anti-Defection Law.