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Anti-Defection Law GK Questions & Answers
The Anti-Defection Law was incorporated into the Constitution of India through the Fifty-Second Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, adding the Tenth Schedule and amending Articles 101, 102, 191, and 192. Enacted to eliminate unprincipled political defections, Paragraph 2 of the Tenth Schedule prescribes disqualification if an elected legislator voluntarily gives up political party membership or votes contrary to party directions (whip) without prior authorization or condonation within 15 days. Independent legislators face disqualification upon joining any political party post-election, while nominated members are disqualified if they join a party after six months. The Ninety-First Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 omitted Paragraph 3 (which previously recognized one-third factional splits) and mandated that party mergers under Paragraph 4 require approval by at least two-thirds of the legislative party. This amendment also capped the Council of Ministers at 15% of the lower house strength under Articles 75(1A) and 164(1A). In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), a Constitution Bench upheld the Tenth Schedule while holding that the Presiding Officer functions as a tribunal, subjecting disqualification decisions to judicial review under Articles 136 and 226. In Keisham Meghachandra Singh (2020), the Supreme Court recommended deciding disqualifications within three months.
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The Fifty-Second Amendment Act, 1985 introduced the Tenth Schedule to curb political defections by amending Articles 101, 102, 191, and 192.
Paragraph 2 disqualifies legislators for voluntarily giving up party membership or defying party whips without condonation within 15 days.
The Ninety-First Amendment Act, 2003 removed the one-third split defense, requiring a two-thirds majority of the legislative party for a valid merger.
The 91st Amendment capped the total Council of Ministers at 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly (minimum 12 in states).
In Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992), the Supreme Court affirmed that the Presiding Officer's disqualification rulings are subject to judicial review under Articles 136 and 226.
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1ID: GK-POL-00499
mediumPreamble & Salient Features
Which Constitutional Schedule contains provisions regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of defection (Anti-Defection Law)?
Verified Explanation
The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 to establish rules governing disqualification of legislators for floor-crossing/defection.
2ID: GK-POL-00618
mediumConstitutional Amendments & Schedules
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was inserted by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
Verified Explanation
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 inserted the Tenth Schedule (Articles 102(2) and 191(2)) to disqualify legislators on grounds of defection from their political party.
3ID: GK-POL-00034
mediumUnion Executive & Parliament
Under the Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule), who decides on the disqualification of a Lok Sabha MP?
Verified Explanation
The Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) has the authority to decide defection petitions.
4ID: GK-POL-00186
mediumUnion Executive & Parliament
The Anti-Defection Law was incorporated into the Indian Constitution under the Tenth Schedule by which Amendment Act in 1985?
Verified Explanation
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule setting grounds for disqualification of MPs and MLAs on grounds of defection.
5ID: GK-POL-00210
easyPreamble, Salient Features & Sources
Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the Anti-Defection Law and the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India in 1985?
Verified Explanation
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1985 inserted the Tenth Schedule, laying down provisions for disqualification on grounds of defection.
6ID: GK-POL-00228
mediumPreamble & Salient Features
The Anti-Defection Law was added to the Constitution under the 10th Schedule by which Constitutional Amendment Act in 1985?
Verified Explanation
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 introduced the 10th Schedule, providing for the disqualification of legislators on grounds of defection.
7ID: GK-POL-00285
mediumPreamble & Salient Features
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the "Anti-Defection Law" inserted by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985?
Verified Explanation
The Tenth Schedule, known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added to the Constitution in 1985 to disqualify legislators on grounds of defection from their political party.
8ID: GK-POL-00958
mediumConstitutional Framework, Preamble & Salient Features
Which schedule containing provisions for disqualification on grounds of defection was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985?
Verified Explanation
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule (popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law) to the Constitution, providing for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of defection from their political party.
9ID: GK-POL-01020
hardState Executive & State Legislature
Under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), who is the designated adjudicating authority to decide on questions of disqualification of a member of a State Legislative Assembly?
Verified Explanation
Paragraph 6(1) of the Tenth Schedule provides that all questions regarding disqualification on grounds of defection shall be referred to and decided by the Chairman or Speaker of the respective House. In Kihoto Hollohan (1992), the Supreme Court ruled that the Speaker acts as a tribunal whose decision is subject to judicial review.
10ID: GK-POL-00436
mediumPreamble & Salient Features
Which Constitutional Amendment added the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) to disqualify legislators on grounds of defection?
Verified Explanation
The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 inserted the Tenth Schedule into the Constitution, providing grounds for disqualification of MPs and MLAs for defecting from political parties.
11ID: GK-POL-00545
easyConstitutional Amendments & Schedules
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985, deals with:
Verified Explanation
The Tenth Schedule lays down the provisions regarding disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on grounds of political defection.
12ID: GK-EPIC-00302
mediumRamayana, Mahabharata & Maha Puranas
In the Mahabharata, who was the righteous son of Dhritarashtra (born of the maid Suvalekha) who was the only warrior among the 100 Kaurava brothers to defect to the Pandava side on the eve of the Kurukshetra War?
Verified Explanation
When Yudhishthira offered an open invitation to anyone wishing to switch sides for Dharma before the battle commenced, Yuyutsu responded by leaving the Kaurava ranks and joining the Pandavas, ultimately surviving the war and managing Hastinapur's administration.