Multiple choice

Provisions relating to disqualification of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of anti-defection are carried in the

  1. Sixth Schedule

  2. Ninth Schedule

  3. Tenth Schedule

  4. Twelfth Schedule
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Explanation

Anti-Defection Law is contained in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which was introduced by the 52nd Amendment in 1985 during the tenure of Rajiv Gandhi. Earlier, the 10th schedule was related to association of Sikkim with India. Once, Sikkim became full fledged state, this schedule was repealed via the 36th Amendment Act.

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