Multiple choice

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

  1. Second Schedule

  2. Fifth Schedule

  3. Eighth Schedule

  4. Tenth Schedule
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Explanation

The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985) contains provisions regarding anti-defection. It lays down the process for disqualification of members of Parliament or State Legislatures on grounds of defection. The Second Schedule deals with emoluments, Fifth with Scheduled Areas/Tribes, and Eighth with official languages.

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