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    Question

    Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains

    provisions for disqualification of legislator on the ground of defection?
    A Schedule-X Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Schedule-IX Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Schedule-XI Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Schedule-VIII Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution. ‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a position or association, often to join an opposing group”. 

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