The ________ 1 of India added by the Constitution (FiftySecond Amendment) Act, 1985 deals with the disqualification of a person for being a member of either house of Parliament or the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State, on the ground of defection.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tenth.
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The 10th Schedule to the Indian Constitution, that is popularly referred to as the 'Anti-Defection Law' was inserted by the 1985 Amendment to the Constitution.
- The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution was added by (Fifty second Amendment) Act 1985.
- The amendment was to curb political defections motivated by lure of office or other similar considerations which endanger the foundations of our democracy.