The 10th Schedule was added to the Constitution of India by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. It contains provisions regarding the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection. This is popularly known as the 'Anti-defection Law'.
Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India, contains provisions regarding Anti-defection Act ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021 · UPSC IAS 2014 · Topic: Schedules (Tenth Schedule: Anti-Defection Law (Disqualification of Members))
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