UPSC 2014Polity · Salient Features of the Constitution
Q1. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
Explanation
Tenth Schedule added by 52nd Amendment Act deals with the provisions as to disqualification on grounds of defection. On the basis of a petition by any other member, a legislator may be removed from office on the grounds of defection by the Presiding officer of a legislature. The Chairman or Speaker of that House is tasked with making the final determination regarding disqualification due to defection.
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2014
(d) Tenth Schedule
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