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Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts added the 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution?

A52nd Amendment Act

B61st Amendment Act

C64th Amendment Act

D48th Amendment Act

Answer:

A. 52nd Amendment Act

Read Explanation:

The 10th Schedule, which deals with the anti-defection law, was added to the Indian Constitution by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985. Anti-defection Law in India was enacted in 1985 through the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 as part of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India. Anti-defection laws aim to prevent or discourage defection by imposing penalties on politicians who switch parties or otherwise violate party discipline

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