Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

Which term means an elected representative leaves the party on whose symbol he/she was elected and joins another party?

Options:

Coalition

Defection

Both option 1 and 2 means the same

None of these.

Correct Answer:

Defection

Explanation:

Defection means an elected representative leaves the party on whose symbol he/she was elected and joins another party.