UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 83
Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment (1985), sets out the anti-defection provisions.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - The Second Schedule deals mainly with emoluments of constitutional officeholders.
B: Incorrect - The Fifth Schedule concerns administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
C: Incorrect - The Eighth Schedule lists constitutionally recognised languages.
D: Correct - Correct: the Tenth Schedule governs disqualification on defection.