The 10th Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. It lays down the provisions relating to the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection.
The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution talks about
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: Schedules (Tenth Schedule: Anti-Defection Law (Disqualification of Members))
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- In which of the following paragraph of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the provision of decision on questions as to disqualification on ground of defection is mentioned?
- The provision for Anti Defection Act is mentioned in which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India ? - (a) 11th - (b) 12th - (c) 9th - (d) 10th
- What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution?
- Tenth schedule of the Indian constitution deals with which of the following? (A) Official languages (B) Land Reforms (C) Anti-Defection (D) Panchayati Raj
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- Consider the following provisions regarding disqualifications on grounds of defection as per the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India: I. If an elected member voluntarily gives up his/her membership of a political party II. If an elected member votes or abstains from voting in such House contrary to any direction issued by his/her political party or by any one authorized to do so, without obtaining any prior permission Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below which is/are criteria for the disqualification on grounds of defection in India.
- Which of the following statements as per the Third Schedule of the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. A Member of Parliament is free to take the oath or affirmation by 'swearing in the name of God'. 2. Judge of the Supreme Court has to take the oath or affirmation by 'swearing in the name of the Constitution of India'. Select the answer using the code given below :
- Forms of Oaths or Affirmations are included in the ______ schedule of the Indian Constitution.