The anti-deflection law is part of which schedule of Indian Constitution?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is X Schedule.

Key Points

The X Schedule of the Indian Constitution was introduced by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985.
It contains provisions related to the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the grounds of defection.
The law aims to curb political defection by elected members, which undermines the stability of the government.
The anti-defection law sets conditions under which a member can be disqualified from their position in the legislature.

Additional Information

II Schedule: The II Schedule deals with provisions related to the emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the President, Governors, Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
VI Schedule: The VI Schedule deals with the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It provides for autonomous district councils to govern these areas.
VII Schedule: The VII Schedule contains the division of powers between the Union and the States in the form of three lists: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.