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16. Which among the following is popularly known as the anti-defection law?

  1. The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution

  2. The Constitution (Seventy – Fourth Amendment) Act

  3. The Twelfth Schedule of Indian Constitution

  4. The Constitution (Forty – Second Amendment) Act

Correct Answer :

The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution

Solution

The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the Constitution (Fifty-Second Amendment) Act, 1985, is commonly known as the anti-defection law. It lays down the process for disqualification of legislators who defect from their political parties, ensuring political stability and discouraging opportunistic shifts in allegiance.

The other options:

  • Seventy-Fourth Amendment: Related to urban local governance.
  • Twelfth Schedule: Deals with the functions of municipalities.
  • Forty-Second Amendment: Known for introducing several changes, including the term "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble, but not anti-defection.

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