Question

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

• A. 52nd Amendment Act
• B. 61st Amendment Act
• C. 64th Amendment Act
• D. 48th Amendment Act

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 52nd Amendment Act

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