The 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, and contains the anti-defection law, which provides for the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection.
What does the 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India contain ?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024 · Topic: Schedules (Tenth Schedule: Anti-Defection Law (Disqualification of Members))
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Answer: A. Provisions relating to disqualification on the ground of defection
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