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Punishing the Floor-Crosser: The Tenth Schedule and Anti-Defection Law Explained•hard•11 questions•~15 min
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Question 01
easy
The anti-defection law was introduced by which Constitutional Amendment Act, and in which year?
Question 02
medium
A nominated member of the Rajya Sabha joins a political party three months after taking his seat. Is he disqualified?
Question 03
hard
In the Kihoto Hollohan case (1993), the Supreme Court held which of the following regarding decisions of the Presiding Officer under the Tenth Schedule?
Question 04
medium
For a merger to be a valid exception from disqualification under the Tenth Schedule, what fraction of the legislature party must agree to the merger?
Question 05
medium
The 91st Amendment Act, 2003, fixed the maximum size of the Council of Ministers including the Chief Minister in a state at what percentage of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly?
Question 06
hard
Which of the following is NOT a ground of disqualification under the anti-defection law for a member belonging to a political party?
Question 07
hard
Under the 91st Amendment Act, 2003, a member disqualified for defection is additionally barred from holding a 'remunerative political post'. Which of the following is covered by this term?
Question 08
medium
Which of the following committees/commissions did NOT recommend the deletion of the split exception from the Tenth Schedule?
Question 09
medium
An independent member of a state assembly, elected without party support, wins her seat. Six months later, she joins a political party. What is her status?
Question 10
medium
The anti-defection law was significantly criticised for what inherent conceptual flaw regarding legislators' rights?
Question 11
medium
A Speaker of the Lok Sabha voluntarily gives up her party membership while holding office. Is she disqualified under the anti-defection law?
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