Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
- ASecond Schedule
- BFifth Schedule
- CEighth Schedule
- DTenth ScheduleCorrect
Explanation
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding the disqualification of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of State Legislatures (MLAs) on the ground of defection. This Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law. Its primary objective is to prevent political defections induced by allurements or coercion, thereby strengthening parliamentary democracy.
Second Schedule: Deals with emoluments, allowances, and privileges of various constitutional functionaries like the President, Governors, Speakers, Judges, etc. Fifth Schedule: Deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Eighth Schedule: Lists the official languages of India. Thus, the Tenth Schedule is the correct answer.
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