UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

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

a) Second Schedule 

b) Fifth Schedule 

c) Eighth Schedule

d) Tenth Schedule 


Solution: 

  • The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the 'Anti-Defection Law' was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution. It was formulated to bring stability in the Indian political system.
  • The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (which embodies the anti-defection law) is designed to prevent the evil or mischief of political defections motivated by the lure of office or material benefits or other similar considerations. It is intended to strengthen the fabric of Indian parliamentary democracy by curbing unprincipled and unethical political defections

Ans: (d)


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