Question

Which amendment Act made it necessary that at least two-thirds of the members of a party have to be in favour of a "merger" for it to have validity in the eyes of the law?

• A. 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
• B. 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2004
• C. 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2005
• D. 97st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003

• The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 required that at least two-thirds of the members support the "merger" for a party to be legally valid.

• This amendment made changes to the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law).