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Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added to prevent defection of elected members?

AEighth Schedule

BEleventh Schedule

CTenth Schedule

DNinth Schedule

Answer:

C. Tenth Schedule

Read Explanation:

The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, also known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added to prevent the defection of elected members, and it was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution is about Anti-defection. 10th Schedule of The Constitution of India is about anti-defection law. Anti defection law acts as a deterrent for those who hop parties from one to other. It is a type of control system against the members of any political party leaving the original party for another.


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