Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding Anti-Defection Act?
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- ASecond Schedule
- BFifth Schedule
- CEighth Schedule
- DTenth ScheduleCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because the Tenth Schedule was specifically added to the Constitution of India to address the issue of political defections. It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act in 1985 and is popularly known as the Anti Defection Law. This schedule lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the Presiding Officer of a legislature.
The other schedules mentioned serve different purposes. The Second Schedule deals with the provisions relating to the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of high officials like the President and Governors. The Fifth Schedule contains provisions regarding the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. The Eighth Schedule lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution of India.

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