SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 45

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

What was the amendment done to the Indian Constitution by 52nd amendment done in 1985?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Anti-defection law was included.

1. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 provided for disqualification on the ground of defection of parliamentary members and state legislatures and also added a new Tenth Schedule containing the details in this regard.

2. The Act made sure that defection of any party is regarded unlawful after elections and that any member who defects after elections to another party will be disqualified from being a member of parliament or a legislature of the state.