UPSC Prelims 1998 · General Studies

Question 59: Polity and Governance

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding the Anti-Defection Act?

aSecond Schedule

bFifth Schedule

cEighth Schedule

dTenth Schedule

AnswerThe answer is (d).

The Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, lays down the grounds for disqualifying members of Parliament and the state legislatures on grounds of defection. The Second Schedule deals with the emoluments of the President, Governors, Speakers and judges, the Fifth with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes, and the Eighth lists the recognised languages.

Why each option is right or wrong

(a) The Second Schedule deals with emoluments of high office-holders.
(b) The Fifth Schedule deals with Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
(c) The Eighth Schedule lists the recognised languages.
(d) Right: the Tenth Schedule contains the anti-defection provisions.

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