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HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 4 of 177

Consider the following statements regarding anti-defection law: 1. The anti-defection law was enacted during the Indira Gandhi government in 1984. 2. It is placed under the 10th schedule of the constitution. 3. The anti-defection law was further strengthened by the 93rd amendment in 2003. 4. The law mandates the chairman or the speaker of the respective legislative house to decide on disqualification arising out of defection. Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

Indian Polity

  1. A1,2 and 4 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. CAll 1,2, 3 and 4
  4. D2 and 4 onlyCorrect

Answer: D. 2 and 4 only

Explanation

The anti-defection law came via the 52nd Amendment in 1985 under Rajiv Gandhi and was strengthened by the 91st Amendment (2003); it sits in the 10th Schedule with the Speaker/Chairman as adjudicator.

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) held 12-Sep-2021 (exampyq/doorsteptutor compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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