Correct Answer: Tenth Schedule

Solution : The correct option is the Tenth Schedule .

The term "Anti-Defection Law" refers to provisions in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution that prohibit elected members from switching political parties or engaging in political defections for personal gain. The rule was enacted to protect political stability and integrity by prohibiting elected members from regularly changing parties, which can contribute to instability and damage the democratic process. It prevents political opportunism and party switching, which can contribute to political insecurity.