Question : Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the disqualification of legislators on the grounds of defection?
Option 1: Schedule X
Option 2: Schedule IX
Option 3: Schedule XI
Option 4: Schedule VIII
Correct Answer: Schedule X
Solution : The correct answer is Schedule X .
Schedule X of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the disqualification of legislators on the grounds of defection. The Anti-defection law was added to the Constitution through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985. It provides for the disqualification of elected legislators from the legislature in instances where they voluntarily switch parties or vote against the party's directory.
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